This is just an observation.
When we in the US pass each other on the street we smile and say, “hello.”
Here in La Manzanilla when you pass someone they say, “Adios” or “goodbye.”
I think it has to do with the eternal optimism of the Americans. Where as Mexican history is not one of optimism but more of oppression.
“Hello” or “goodbye” as a greeting. What’s the significance?
WE'RE DONE HERE!
10 years ago
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Toss in an aloha or two and we are all set with our realistic optimism.
hmmm - I had not noticed ...
I noticed this here also. When I brought it up to my husband we decided it has something to do with thre rout words of Adios. it means with God. Were not really sure though. And hes from here. lol
opps I mean with God
Of course, that is also the derivation of "goodbye." It is a contraction of "God be with you."
¡Buenos días!
¡Buenas tardes!
¡Buenas noches!
Almost universally said (one of the three) when passing someone - other than the occasional senorita who has been taught to not make eye contact with men. ;-)
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