If some says ''gracias mami'' what does it mean?

Question

If you recieve an item from a waitress and you say ''Gracias Mami'' what would that mean?

Bienvenida al foro. Welcome to the forum. - 0074b507, Jun 7, 2011

Edit: Adjusted for IE compatibility - DJ_Huero, Jun 7, 2011

Answer 1

I agree that it's a term of endearment, but only for people you know. Saying this to a waitress may be viewed as too familiar and/or condescending.

I agree - 00494d19, Jun 7, 2011

Agreed, everything depends on context :) - shakedowndave, Jun 7, 2011

Answer 2

Unless the waitress (server is more PC!) is your mother... then you're fine! je je

Simple... sí - DJ_Huero, Jun 7, 2011

Answer 3

A very informal, "Thank's dear" or "Thank's sweetie." Mami is a term of endearment in most Central American countries.

Answer 4

Steve is almost right -

"...it's a term of endearment, but only for people you know. Saying this to a waitress may be viewed as too familiar..."

I agree

"...or condescending."

I disagree

Flirtatious and too familiar (as said), yes, possibly, and you'll get a funny look if she is not into you. However, Puerto Ricans toss the term around all the time. They say it to most women, excluding elders, and it's not necessarily disrespectful, just comfortable & accepted speaking. Now that's not saying some of the girls don't give them disguisted looks, but it's quite common to say this depending on where you're at. It's never an offensive term, just a possible way to turn a girl off or get a funny look.

Long story short, reactions may vary depending on region and situation, but it's never condescending or offensive.

Órale DJ... double negative hermano... "not ever" or simply "never" funciona mejor... ;-) ¡suete! - cristalino, Jun 7, 2011

Jaja... that's how we do aqui en Tejas compa... ya tú sabes. ;-P - DJ_Huero, Jun 7, 2011