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BonnieJW

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45. If you don't speak Spanish, is it still manageable

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #13)

Mon Jan 20, 2025, 12:24 PM

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Do the people speak English?

That's my hold up to moving to Mexico. Language and safety.

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Garcais. That's just about all the Spanish I know. sinkingfeeling Monday #13

If you don't speak Spanish, is it still manageable BonnieJW Monday #45

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The locals usually say "Gracias," just for the record. DFW Monday #54

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We looked at properties for about 4 days. sinkingfeeling Monday #25

Is it less expensive? HereForTheParty Monday #37

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Mucho. sinkingfeeling Monday #42

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