Expat Files - 02/28/14

-Some news about the obesity and diabetic explosion within the Latin working classes, and how at least one forward-thinking company is trying to its educate factory workers by setting down some unique workplace rules and examples (that surely wouldn’t be legal in Cleveland).   

 

-When eating in Latin seafood or sushi restaurants, beware of fake crab meat. No matter what the waiters or the owners say, it’s a good bet if your dead crustacean is not served in the shell its not real at all but more likely the disgusting processed stuff made of hydrolyzed protean soaked in red dye (shades of Red Lobster).

 

-Venezuela proposes a new law that would place a five year block on the passport of any citizen found protesting against the government. Don’t think it can’t happen in Cleveland. At home the Feds could easily ram through a law like that- all in the name of “national security” of course…     

 

-Things you should know about casual dress “gringo style” and the strange traditions regarding Latin formal wear for men. For example, tuxedos.

 

-Many hundreds of Spanish words sound very nearly like their English counterparts which means you’ll instantly get a close translation even if your Spanish sucks. However more often than not, the Spanish spelling of an “English” sounding word may be so weird that it will totally blow your mind.

 

-Follow the link on the main page at www.ExpatWisdom.com to schedule a private consultation with me. If you want to discuss the details of living, working, playing, doing business and/or retiring in Latin America, now you and I can talk about your situation one on one.