Describe yourself when in "Hispanic" countries...

Question

Sonrío más.

Answer 1

No he estado en un país hispano ... todavía.

You're going to Mexico City soon, yes? - --Mariana--, Dec 9, 2009

¡Sí, sí, sí! En enero. - aloshek, Dec 9, 2009

¡Fastastico, chica! - --Mariana--, Dec 9, 2009

Gracias, Marianne. ¡Estoy muy emocionada! - aloshek, Dec 9, 2009

Answer 2

Normalmente estoy en bosque lluvioso profundo, sacando fotos de plantas y insectos, etc, pero tambien me encanta viajar en las cuidadas y encontrar personas nuevas. Siempre estoy feliz cuando viajo.

I'm usually in deep rainforest taking pictures of plants and insects, etc., but I also love to travel in the cities and meet new people. I'm always happy when I'm traveling.

Conocer personas nuevas :) - snowstixs13, Dec 9, 2009

plantas e insectos (I think) - Lrtward, Dec 9, 2009

Answer 3

Tengo un poco miedo porque no hablo o leer español bien.

I'm a little scared because I don't talk or read Spanish well.

aikoaiko (all day) - habla! el más, el mejor - Brett1971, Dec 9, 2009

just an fyi, you should say "tengo un poco miedo porque no hablo ni leo el español bien" - snowstixs13, Dec 9, 2009

No problem, really. My experience in Mexico is that they are delighted with my attempts to speak Spanish. I have never once been mocked or laughed at. - 0057ed01, Dec 9, 2009

Thanks for the tip on the "ni" - I have seen that but it doesn't come naturally yet. And yes, aiko aiko all day. - Arturo987, Dec 9, 2009

Answer 4

I am afraid I don't walk around with a big grin on my face. I try and blend into the crowd. In that way, I don't get into trouble any more. The first time I went to South America - many years ago, I was robbed at knifepoint in Rio, at gunpoint in Bogota, with a machete by a taxi-driver in Quito and had my pockets picked in Buenos Aires. Since then, I have learned that blending in and not drawing attention to yourself makes you a lot safer. I haven't been attacked or robbed in years!!!

Omg...I see your point. - --Mariana--, Dec 9, 2009

Esas son ciudades peligrosas - Brett1971, Dec 9, 2009

typically no matter where you go, if you're white and you go to a predominantly non-white culture, you're already sticking out like a sore thumb. your best bet is to speak in spanish so they at least recognize that you're not just an ignorant tourist. - snowstixs13, Dec 9, 2009

Ciudades peligrosas? Try Detroit, DC, The Bronx, and Phoenix (among others). - 0057ed01, Dec 9, 2009

Answer 5

aloshek:

No he estado en un país hispano ... todavía.

A mi tapoco. Pero me gustaría mucho viajar por España el verano que viene.

¡Espero que vaya! - aloshek, Dec 9, 2009

Issabela, ¿por favor, cuál es tapoco? - Yeser007, Dec 9, 2009

I believe she was saying "a mi tampoco", as in "me neither" - snowstixs13, Dec 9, 2009

Answer 6

I'm usually there on scuba trips so I like to try to talk with the boat crew and divemasters to learn about the area we're going to dive. They seem to give us a bit more attention plus it makes them laugh. I recall a waitress in Panama who got a good chuckle. I asked her if she was married and gave me a really confused look. She spoke absolutely no English and could not understand my question. Apparently I asked her if she was tired. Funny how one little letter can make a difference.

Answer 7

Yo como menos y pierdo siempre el peso.

Answer 8

Estoy más relajada y puedo ser yo mismo.

Answer 9

Mi tambien.

I also start conversations with as many people as possible to practice my Spanish. I'm sure I make a lot of people laugh!!

Me too! lol - --Mariana--, Dec 9, 2009

Answer 10

Hablo más. También digo "por favor" y "gracias" más.

I'm always smiling no matter where I am (I think it makes for a better world) but when I'm in a Spanish-speaking country I talk a lot more because I'm trying to learn to speak more fluidly. I take any opportunity I find to practice with natives.

I also say "please" and "thank you" in almost every sentence because I want to show respect.

Are you still going to Mexico in January? Save a suitcase for me to sneak into!! - Nicole-B, Dec 9, 2009

Yes, I'm going in thre weeks. I'd love for you to come with me! - --Mariana--, Dec 9, 2009