This Is How Mexican People Say, “I Care About You”
It’s a question . . .
There are many ways to say, “you are important to me.” Some people express it through touch; others prefer to do it by gifts . . . it’s a very personal trait. However, there’s a particular love language lots of people from Mexico, my country, have in common.
Let’s say you visit a Mexican household. It could be in your country or, perhaps, when we are in a post-pandemic world, you’ll get the chance to visit this sacred land.
You show up as a friend or as a newly acquired family member. You exchange greetings, do some small talk, and then, out of nowhere, someone will ask the magical question:
¿Ya comiste?
Not a Spanish speaker? Don’t worry, here’s an automatic translation for you, “Have you eaten?”
Well, have you?
Yeah, it probably looks like a simple question. However, let me assure you, this is not just about whether or not you are starving. Instead, your overall well-being and comfort are being assessed.
Let’s say you answer, “Yes, I have already eaten.”
In that case, you will be questioned as to the quality of the food you ingested. You’ll have to provide extensive details: How much did you eat? What about…
