Is it rude to decline food in Mexico?
Is it rude to decline food in Mexico? It is considered very impolite to refuse refreshments outright. If you are offered something by your host, you can politely decline the offer by saying “ahorita” (literally translating as “right now”). This means 'not right now, but maybe later' and is a far more polite way to refuse an item.
What not to say in Mexico?
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- “I'll have a Tecate, please.”
- “Le voy al América.” (I support Club América [a Mexican football team].)
- “I'm American.”
- “I love South America!”
- “Una quesadilla sin queso, por favor.” (A cheeseless quesadilla, please.)
- “I love burritos!”
- “Do you speak Mexican?”
- “I don't have change.”