-What if you get into a car accident or hit a pedestrian in Latin America? What
to do? You call the car insurance company and lawyer and wait for help,
right? Sure, that’s the right thing to do, however almost all lawyers,
professionals, upscale Latins and even “Driver’s Ed” instructors are
advising their friends, clients and students to do something much
different all depending depending on the circumstances. Of course that
special advice will always be “off the record”.
-When...
-What if you get into a car accident or hit a pedestrian in Latin America? What
to do? You call the car insurance company and lawyer and wait for help,
right? Sure, that’s the right thing to do, however almost all lawyers,
professionals, upscale Latins and even “Driver’s Ed” instructors are
advising their friends, clients and students to do something much
different all depending depending on the circumstances. Of course that
special advice will always be “off the record”.
-When Gringo “good Samaritan” efforts backfire:
-Another reason Latins think Gringos are a bit crazy:
Did
you know Latins have definite opinions about “OUR” choices in the Latin
mating, dating and marriage game? Down here in Latin America they
locals are especially surprised, even perplexed when they occasionally
see some tall, strapping gringo or attractive gringa dating a person
“THEY” feel culturally or economically superior to.
For example: I’ve heard the occasional negative comments from slightly
irritated Latins who see Gringos/Gingas dating short, dark indigenous
people (instead of the traditional sexy Latin/Latina stereotypes). Yes,
average Latins are often very classist and racist- no, not against us
Gringos and Gringas but against their own countrymen and women.
Gringos, Latins and lotteries:
Yes
there are dozens of types of lotteries in Latin America. Some are
announced in the papers, some on TV and there’s also the traditional
paper ticket types bought on the street. Still other lotteries come as
annoying text messages on cell phones. Now, there’s one special lottery
all Latins would love to win, but as for gringos hitting that jackpot…
most of us would reject the prize in a heartbeat. You’ll never guess
what lottery I’m referring to…
-Visit me Johnny (and Expat super-blogger John Galt) at our new joint website www.TheNewExpat.com
. It’s where you’ll get real “boots on the ground” info, experienced
expat blogs and reports. It’s a work in progress so please be patient.
We’re continually improving and expanding the format.
-Be sure to check out my "Expat Files" YouTube channel -and become a subscriber (it’s free!)
-NEWS FLASH!
At
www.TheNewExpat.com we have a new feature: a blog written by a very
trusted Latin lawyer (with great credentials). He will be blogging
regularly from Central America touching on everything you want to know
about Latin Legal issues such as residency, passports, contracts, S.A.
corporations, banking, Trusts, courts, lawsuits, and much more. He’ll
stress all manner of Latin Legal issues as they pertain to Expats.
Better yet, you’ll be able to contact him and email your own legal
questions too…
CONSULT WITH JOHNNY- SCHEDULE A CELL OR SKYPE CALL:
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