Expat Advice: Culture Shock in A fellow once told me that if a guy addresses a man's wife as "tú" rather than "usted," it could start a fight. He told me that no matter how long and how well you know a couple, the wife is "usted" to you., Mexico

Submitted by AmigoNico

Did you "commit" any embarrassing or humorous cultural blunders? If you did and you'd like to share them, please do tell!

A fellow once told me that if a guy addresses a man's wife as "tú" rather than "usted," it could start a fight. He told me that no matter how long and how well you know a couple, the wife is "usted" to you.

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