Is "Gringo" an offensive or derogatory word?
My Mexican non-English speaking cousin-in-law asked me if I thought that "Gringo" was an offensive term. My response was "no". My reasoning is that "Gringo" is a slang term for non-Mexican North A...
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When I introduce myself as 'Bronceado Gringo' ( loosely translated as Tan White Man ) to the pretty young waitresses it always gets a smile or a giggle. At the dentist office both he and his assistant had to stop what they were doing they were laughing so hard.
My 84 year old friend is known as 'Sr. Guapo'
It breaks the ice and lets them know we aren't stuck up and are friendly.
My 84 year old friend is known as 'Sr. Guapo'
It breaks the ice and lets them know we aren't stuck up and are friendly.
