Though I speak Spanish, I am not confident in such nuanced cultural matters as the one I've described. I am uncomfortable with these men using the Usted form with me because I know they would not want me to do the same. It sets up a strange sort of classist situation.
I have asked them to please use "tu" when we're talking, but their reactions always seem to show they're uncomfortable with the idea. Am I asking them to do something that negates a part of what they would consider "bien educado"? Might it just be a matter of time and/or familiarity until they are convinced that not only am I fine with "tu", I'd actually prefer it?
I appreciate any help here, especially from people who grew up speaking Spanish. Thank you!
2006-07-04
09:34:44
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Jibba Jabba
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