I Was Given a Feast by Complete Strangers in Mexico (#9)

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  • čas přidán 17. 01. 2021
  • Lake Chapala is beautiful, but I wasn't expecting an Airbnb scam when I arrived. Being somewhat ignorant of the local geography, I booked an Airbnb pretty far from the usual hotels and ended up in a small town called Mezcala. Little did I know, the listing was fake. Thankfully, I met the nicest Mexican family ever who restored my faith in humanity.

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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +2273

    Oye, guys. Some of you seem to be angry that I didn't offer money or a gift or something. In case this wasn't clear (I tried to offer a bottle of tequila and was refused), they weren't expecting anything. That's not how Mexican hospitality works. In fact offering money at a gathering like this can even come off as weird or awkward.
    So don't get it twisted cabrones. I may be a douche, but not a cheap one.

    • @RICKAFOUR
      @RICKAFOUR Před 3 lety +65

      Subbed because you came off as a real nice guy that was genuine and super cool. Glad you had a great time. NYC 4 Life!

    • @cruzdasilva525
      @cruzdasilva525 Před 3 lety +57

      Really enjoyed this video man, yeah it would’ve been awkward if you randomly tried to pay people

    • @dogapart4701
      @dogapart4701 Před 3 lety +135

      Thats true. If you are invited in a family as a guest and treat you like family member and you offer money to them??? that's really really disrespectful to that whole family members.

    • @MrSuperchargedv8
      @MrSuperchargedv8 Před 3 lety +37

      Your Spanish is a bit broken and mannerisms don't always translate across languages the same as one would think; I can see why ppl might be offended a bit but the only way to get better is to hang out with more Mexicans so I see more tacos in your near future....

    • @Don19941
      @Don19941 Před 3 lety +28

      Seemed like you were vibing a little with that pretty girl in someway am I right?

  • @reginaldhouse7731
    @reginaldhouse7731 Před 3 lety +3121

    "is this a restaurant?"
    "no it's a family dinner"
    "oh my bad...can I have a tortilla?"
    😂😂

    • @WhyDontBeHappy
      @WhyDontBeHappy Před 3 lety +233

      Maybe not all the families in Mexico have a lot of money, but a taco it's never denied to anyone. (Sorry for my bad english)

    • @ramzy4458
      @ramzy4458 Před 3 lety +60

      @@WhyDontBeHappy this family seemed to be pretty wealthy, that dude that spoke english sounded like an American

    • @JuankM1050
      @JuankM1050 Před 3 lety +18

      ​@@WhyDontBeHappy yep i think all america latina its like that, people just give things, loveit

    • @Unknownn858
      @Unknownn858 Před 3 lety +13

      @@WhyDontBeHappy 100% true because one day we may be on top on and the next day rock bottom

    • @aadarshsingh9264
      @aadarshsingh9264 Před 3 lety

      hahahahaha

  • @spanishball9449
    @spanishball9449 Před 3 lety +1979

    As a spanish person, it's confusing seeing an American in Mexico speaking Argentinean.

    • @ALYoungFuture13
      @ALYoungFuture13 Před 3 lety +94

      We are all American From Greenland to Peru

    • @spanishball9449
      @spanishball9449 Před 3 lety +77

      @@ALYoungFuture13If you used Peru as an example for the southern tip of america, it is Chile bro. And in english there doesnt exist a word for a citizen of the USA except American.

    • @ALYoungFuture13
      @ALYoungFuture13 Před 3 lety +19

      @@spanishball9449 incorrect it es not American , no passport says American. It says nationality = United States of America. It’s simply a citizen or national of the United States because es part and parcel with foreigners on indigenous land. I said et because Green land top right and Chile es left bottom ! That’s All America

    • @gayfrogs4206
      @gayfrogs4206 Před 3 lety +33

      @@ALYoungFuture13 u are right america is one continent not a country

    • @ALYoungFuture13
      @ALYoungFuture13 Před 3 lety +6

      @@gayfrogs4206 100 percent

  • @ghostdtx
    @ghostdtx Před 3 lety +1579

    Love their hospitality
    Mexicans are some of the most hospitable folks ever

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +143

      It's seriously true

    • @mariogpx2990
      @mariogpx2990 Před 3 lety +14

      Yes indeed

    • @87mrreynolds
      @87mrreynolds Před 3 lety +39

      Your absolutely correct I married a a woman from nezahualcoyotl also her mother has a home chelzingo not far from the city real nice friendly people love to have fun and a party smiling and happy more so then in the U.K.

    • @trinohk9558
      @trinohk9558 Před 3 lety +3

      The most

    • @iGame3D
      @iGame3D Před 3 lety +23

      We should build a wall...with a big sign that says "Bienvenido!""

  • @SoyEduardoElias
    @SoyEduardoElias Před 3 lety +1090

    At 3:53 you can hear a lady saying to her son at the background: "no debes de negar un taco" (you shall never deny anybody a taco)

    • @thankfullydaniel4212
      @thankfullydaniel4212 Před 3 lety +107

      Sabia mujer

    • @CherryKings
      @CherryKings Před 3 lety +155

      we also have the saying ''donde comen 2, comen 3'' it means ''2 meals feed 3'' saying that if we all share a little bit of our food, nobody has to stay hungry.

    • @iCuboy
      @iCuboy Před 3 lety +50

      It's the same as if someone asks you for food, you feel the moral obligation to give them because its a basic need.
      As said, sabia mujer.

    • @ddrz09
      @ddrz09 Před 3 lety +43

      This is the most humanistic approach to life, and I love that about ya'lls culture

    • @CleopatraPhilopator
      @CleopatraPhilopator Před 3 lety +8

      @@CherryKings right! Or “donde come 1 comen 2” which is basically the same.
      I believe the only time when we would negate someone approaching like this, would be if the person seems really sketchy or with bad intentions.

  • @DynamoTk
    @DynamoTk Před 3 lety +454

    The grandma started to prepare your taco because she saw how incompetent you were at getting rid of the fish bones lol. Then they said "now it's just the meat" in the same tone they would tell a child. Very maternal and sweet of her.

    • @arturomacoy2286
      @arturomacoy2286 Před 2 lety +2

      Así mero! Jeje!

    • @ThatWhichErodes
      @ThatWhichErodes Před 2 lety +26

      i noticed that too, she went the extra mile to prep his food for him and that's real love right there. so much respect for her

    • @mylittlescienceproject
      @mylittlescienceproject Před 2 lety +12

      This is something that I've learned about most Mexican women. They are super nurturing. I gotta go to Mexico ASAP

    • @Christopher._M
      @Christopher._M Před 2 lety +2

      @@mylittlescienceproject hahaha the older woman yes but not the newer generation.

  • @heliogonzalez2663
    @heliogonzalez2663 Před 3 lety +513

    OK LISTEN
    WHEN SHE SAID WE ARE "DEPORTISTAS " She was being sarcastic that's why speaking with natives is difficult for beginners
    We in mexico speaking with a LOT of sarcasm

  • @rurysaurus
    @rurysaurus Před 3 lety +2136

    family: "we're all athletes, we don't drink, we all had a healthy life"
    coca cola: "si"

    • @dingypt
      @dingypt Před 3 lety +97

      Ronaldo would not like that

    • @ideus3718
      @ideus3718 Před 3 lety +48

      I mean coke is just calories, which as an athlete you will burn off. Lebron James eats a bunch of garbage, but is still one of the greatest athletes of our time. Alcohol has a lot more long lasting effects on your body, like your liver and brain and stuff like that.

    • @jakemalone8590
      @jakemalone8590 Před 3 lety +43

      @@ideus3718 before you type utter non-sense actually research so you don’t look completely stupid.

    • @noahhawkins1534
      @noahhawkins1534 Před 3 lety +4

      @@dingypt Wait but Ronaldo is Spanish not Mexican. Right?

    • @jeanpaultomaz6111
      @jeanpaultomaz6111 Před 3 lety +2

      Heheheh indeed, remember that some remote towns have easier access to cocacola instead of water

  • @user-keepitreal420
    @user-keepitreal420 Před 3 lety +1142

    Fish taco, glass of coke, cannonball. That is the most Mexican thing EVER x

  • @albertsmith99
    @albertsmith99 Před 3 lety +478

    Mexicans will never deny you a plate of food. They always share, even the most modest of meals. I was working at a warehouse and forgot my lunch but the Mexican bros shared their food with me. God bless them.

    • @ufc990
      @ufc990 Před 3 lety +44

      Then we all stare and make bets on how well you're gonna tolerate the habanero salsa we loaded in there!

    • @DanielOrtaM
      @DanielOrtaM Před 2 lety +12

      @@ufc990 mexican culture in two comments

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 Před 2 lety

      That’s until you turn your back and they start stealing your hard earned US dollars.

    • @albertsmith99
      @albertsmith99 Před 2 lety +1

      @@chamade166 lol hard earned dollars? Let me guess, you're on welfare?

    • @ang77l
      @ang77l Před 2 lety +1

      @@albertsmith99 yes money can be hard earned bud, people can work their asses off not just you

  • @morrokbyo
    @morrokbyo Před 3 lety +141

    That old lady speaking English 🥺 shes precious.

  • @diatribe1194
    @diatribe1194 Před 3 lety +580

    NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO FIND IN MEXICO...LIKE A HUNGRY GRINGO ASKING FOR TEQUILA

    • @naydenbear
      @naydenbear Před 3 lety +36

      That's why they had the cannonball ready duh

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před 3 lety +3

      yea after he offered them a bottle of tequila and they declined

    • @jonathanpicasso
      @jonathanpicasso Před 3 lety +1

      @@King_Flippy_Nips wow a bottle of tequila lol

    • @javierescobedo7272
      @javierescobedo7272 Před 3 lety

      🤣🤣

    • @regil93
      @regil93 Před 2 lety +16

      @@King_Flippy_Nips thats not how you offer something in Mexico. Mexicans will always say no thank you. You just bring the Tequila without asking. Mexicans have to be forced into accepting something, as they are really good at giving but not at receiving.

  • @someearthbeaner619
    @someearthbeaner619 Před 3 lety +355

    "This a restaurant?"
    "No family dinner"
    *Proceeds to order tortilla or something*

  • @jennahcollings1174
    @jennahcollings1174 Před 3 lety +379

    Mamma looked after you, like one of her own. Such warmth.

  • @radfaby4489
    @radfaby4489 Před 3 lety +1566

    Man just walked in a family dinner 😅😅

    • @PecPur
      @PecPur Před 3 lety +85

      @@acedup00 Me too! I felt shy just watching it.

    • @indian81able
      @indian81able Před 3 lety +12

      indian81able
      0 seconds ago
      I LL BET SOMETHING LIKE THAT, A TOTAL STRANGER WILL NEVER GET INVITED TO A FAMAILIES, DINNER IN THE GOOD OLD US OF A

    • @FrenchViking466
      @FrenchViking466 Před 3 lety +110

      He even dared asking for taquilla after everything they did for him.. 🤭

    • @mosialive
      @mosialive Před 3 lety +43

      He just didn't seem to care... lols people will not just chase you away but man you must know when to respect people's moments. I felt so Baaaaad just watching 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @FrenchViking466
      @FrenchViking466 Před 3 lety +68

      @@mosialive Haha me too, i was so uncomfortable, they were so kind to him. It felt like they gave him their hand and he took the whole arm 😂😅

  • @richiedigiacomo3937
    @richiedigiacomo3937 Před 3 lety +572

    That is the typical lakeside hospitality... friendly and generous...

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +37

      I'll have to spend more time at the lake then!

    • @562Omar
      @562Omar Před 3 lety +11

      Mexico is the best!

    • @Estuardino71
      @Estuardino71 Před 3 lety +5

      @@SabbaticalTommy El gringo con acento Argentino.

    • @cesarquintero6091
      @cesarquintero6091 Před 3 lety +7

      @neil patrickson lol! u r so stup!@@@@

    • @cesarquintero6091
      @cesarquintero6091 Před 3 lety +5

      @neil patrickson funny but if you come to mexico! maybe we will!!

  • @RickMunday
    @RickMunday Před 3 lety +292

    So thanks to military service, I was fortunate enough to travel a lot of places in the world. Most of it paid for by the military :-) in all of those travels, I found the Turkish and the Mexican people to be among the most kind and giving people I had ever met.
    Great video

    • @tizcoloko
      @tizcoloko Před 2 lety +9

      I met some iranianss, as a Mexican found we have mant similarities.

    • @arturomacoy2286
      @arturomacoy2286 Před 2 lety +8

      In regards to your words, sir, consider yourself in advance invited to a northeaster Mexican "carne asada" if you ever in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, México!

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody1342 Před 3 lety +161

    Reminds me of a time I was working on a house and having a bad day being in a really cramped dank and dusty crawl space. It was getting near sundown as I was finished up. The Hispanic family was cooking dinner and I said it smelled so good. They asked me if I would like to join them for dinner. I asked are you serious ? They replied, yes. Come wash up at the sink and join us. It really appreciated by me to wash the days dust and grim off. The kids came in and we all sat down to a wonderful meal and shared conversation and joked around. I got to say Mexican cuisine is one of my favorites by the way. But their generosity and hospitality really chased away the troubles of earlier in the day and will always be remembered fondly. Great people.

  • @er1c_b
    @er1c_b Před 3 lety +163

    4:23 as a brazilian that watched way too much of "Chavo del Ocho" I immediately understood what that gesture meant. Hahahhaa. Nice family! I love the hospitality!

    • @LRStine-gc5qs
      @LRStine-gc5qs Před 3 lety +15

      Eso eso eso eso eso 😂

    • @er1c_b
      @er1c_b Před 3 lety +11

      @@LRStine-gc5qs "Isso, isso, isso, isso" in brazilian portuguese. Hehehe.

    • @alicoon
      @alicoon Před 2 lety

      Don Ramón= Seu madruga

    • @melesiomarquez3234
      @melesiomarquez3234 Před 2 lety

      "Chaves" I believe is what they call him there? ... when I was in Buenos Aires I was amazed on how much it permeated local culture, like .... there was graffiti on the street with "Don Ramon;'s"' face LOL

    • @er1c_b
      @er1c_b Před 2 lety +2

      @@melesiomarquez3234 Yes! Chaves! And it's still a big thing here in Brazil! So is Chapolin/Chapulín. I love Bolaños so much!

  • @etholus1000
    @etholus1000 Před 2 lety +30

    When I was in Mexico back in 2006, I was a young and lost white boy in a little village. Not going to get into details why I was lost and there… but this family opened their doors to me and fed me full, and didn’t want anything in return. They guided me to the nearest city and I’ll never forget them. I love my neighbors and I hope the future holds promise for us both

  • @trollenciofuu
    @trollenciofuu Před 3 lety +256

    I didnt expect you to speak spanish with an argentinian accent, what a surprise

    • @Carcosahead
      @Carcosahead Před 3 lety

      @Gabo Torres 😂😂

    • @Cesaritismo
      @Cesaritismo Před 2 lety +6

      I mean, he might have learned Spanish from an Argentinian

  • @ericktellez7632
    @ericktellez7632 Před 3 lety +806

    I see you got a little nervous around that cute girl though 👀👌

  • @deezlittlethingz
    @deezlittlethingz Před 3 lety +106

    My parents (MEXICAN) always taught me to share. I often bring extra food to work because there will always be someone willing to eat it. I can't eat in front of another person without offering them food, even if it means I don't eat.

    • @SinPerunov
      @SinPerunov Před 3 lety +12

      I'm Serbian and I was taught the same. Always offer - always share! :)

    • @dxithlord5897
      @dxithlord5897 Před rokem +1

      La comida no se le niega a nadie.

    • @phiaman
      @phiaman Před rokem +3

      I grew up in south Louisiana. Same thing. My mom would kick my ass if I ain't in front of friends without making sure there was something for them. Everyday I go to work I bring enough food for the me and the guys working for me. Did it today actually and fed a coworker who didn't have anything. Brings me immense joy to feed people

  • @DwightWilson1999
    @DwightWilson1999 Před 3 lety +190

    That is so awesome! The people are so nice.

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +35

      It's the type of kindness that makes you think the world just might turn out ok

  • @shahjehan
    @shahjehan Před 3 lety +75

    I was in a Mexican city once and was randomly treated to coffee and a pastry. It was an amazing display of generosity and kindness. I love the Mexican people

  • @isaibenavides9117
    @isaibenavides9117 Před 3 lety +150

    Me da mucha ternura la señora que le alista el taquito de pescado con sus manos. Que lindos son los mexicanos ❤️

    • @moonskyrocket
      @moonskyrocket Před 2 lety +1

      @@elisamondragon2849 Se llama "instinto maternal".

  • @MichaelHolmgaard
    @MichaelHolmgaard Před 3 lety +240

    Whenever I've met Hispanic girls I also get super nervous. They are so friendly towards you and smile like you are the only person in the room! That's quite different from girls in Northern Europe lol

    • @pvdg3515
      @pvdg3515 Před 3 lety +31

      they want that green card dude

    • @aalberto_8103
      @aalberto_8103 Před 3 lety +115

      @@pvdg3515 Mexican women aren’t fake like that...

    • @chepechapin5809
      @chepechapin5809 Před 3 lety +11

      We Hispanics are the coolest, since the 16th Century!

    • @manugames6563
      @manugames6563 Před 3 lety +46

      @@pvdg3515 why would she, not everyone has plans to leave Mexico

    • @MichaelHolmgaard
      @MichaelHolmgaard Před 3 lety +4

      @jj bb I remember back in High School where my class went to this small town in Spain. Us boys were absolutely in heaven because all the girls were so nice and wanted to dance lol. The girls in our class hated that of course and thought we were stupid and gullible 😂

  • @scottbrandon9390
    @scottbrandon9390 Před 3 lety +50

    I miss Mexico so much. When you get into the rural areas the people are so humble and friendly.

  • @lrcvideoproductions6025
    @lrcvideoproductions6025 Před 3 lety +236

    Thank you for posting this video. For twenty years, I've been trying to convince the "ignorant" in the U.S. about what great people the majority of Mexicans, and their families, are. I too was a stranger down there at one time and many families opened their doors and shared their meals with me. I love the Mexican people. I just wish I could stop all the lies being spread about the majority of them. I have plans to visit Lake Chapala for a second time, in a few months, if my doctor gives me the okay, and can't wait to spend time with some of my Mexican friends once again.

    • @JM-kv2kn
      @JM-kv2kn Před 3 lety +30

      And this comment section demonstrates that culture shock. My only concern is people hating on this CZcamsr. As a Mexican I saw nothing wrong in this video. This type of hospitality is normal. In the US I try to be like this with people and they get weirded out thinking I am looking for something in return. It's such a dark feeling that people have such a selfish perspective. It makes me sad sometimes and makes me think I just want to save money and go back to Mexico. It's a 3rd world country but with good money you can enjoy a 1st world lifestyle with the delicious food and friendly people.

    • @lrcvideoproductions6025
      @lrcvideoproductions6025 Před 3 lety +9

      @@JM-kv2kn Many Americans treat U.S. citizens with the same reaction these days, if they don't know them, so it's not necessarily a racist thing. Simply put, America has become a country that has lost trust in even their own family and friends.

    • @JM-kv2kn
      @JM-kv2kn Před 3 lety +9

      @@lrcvideoproductions6025 Yeah I don't see it as a racist thing, it's clearly a cultural difference only. The best we can do is to raise our children with more friendliness involved.

    • @Demons972
      @Demons972 Před 3 lety +5

      Is like every other place with bad and good people, but the hate and bigotry poison people's hearts into and convice them that they all bad and inferior, Here in Latin America we are know for our hospitality spirit when it comes to people from the USA we always treat them like family it's just our instinct.

    • @BlueSkyMYD
      @BlueSkyMYD Před 2 lety +3

      I'm from Guadalajara, and you are very much welcome to my land anytime! 👌🏼
      I hope you get well soon, my friend
      A big hugh and thank you for those kind words to my people 😊

  • @kayturs
    @kayturs Před 3 lety +134

    1:38 as a Canadian, this level of hospitality is so foreign and strange to watch (at least living in Toronto). That's so cool

  • @richdlaw
    @richdlaw Před 3 lety +26

    Quite typical of Mexican hospitality. Awesome video!

  • @doonhilla
    @doonhilla Před 2 lety +5

    Videos like this sure do give you hope for humanity. What a beautiful family.

  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +160

    Gotta go back to see the cannon sometime

    • @in2weeed
      @in2weeed Před 3 lety +5

      wow very beautiful family sometimes very nice things happen from misfortune

    • @Efra-tesa0818
      @Efra-tesa0818 Před 3 lety +10

      You shouldn't use the word 'cojiendo or cojer' cuz that's something like fucking or fuck so just say agarrar or agarro that that means grab or grabing.👍

    • @youreinthematrix87
      @youreinthematrix87 Před 3 lety

      @@Efra-tesa0818 i heard that man im dead

    • @SeminarioMAE
      @SeminarioMAE Před 3 lety +2

      You're a loose cannon.

    • @grimnirvalravn9992
      @grimnirvalravn9992 Před 3 lety +2

      Actually there´s a place called "La Isla de Mezcala" where many archaeological sites were found. (I'm a history student in the "Universidad de Guadalajara" and often we go there to do research. Is such a nice place to visit)

  • @haseulibae7083
    @haseulibae7083 Před 3 lety +26

    Him: "Hey I've had a long day and haven't eaten. Would it be alright if I had a fish?"
    Them: "Ah, so you've chosen to become family."

    • @regil93
      @regil93 Před 2 lety +3

      The american cousin

  • @kazama6245
    @kazama6245 Před 3 lety +206

    Clint Dempsey speaks Spanish with an Argentinian accent.

    • @ossem1
      @ossem1 Před 3 lety +5

      Yeah he does

    • @vector2-074
      @vector2-074 Před 3 lety +3

      And a very good one

    • @maurikid23
      @maurikid23 Před 3 lety +6

      @@vector2-074 that accent is never good

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před 3 lety

      don't they say che a lot, and that where che guavera got the nickname che from?

    • @kazama6245
      @kazama6245 Před 3 lety

      @@King_Flippy_Nips yes.

  • @Charleroifa
    @Charleroifa Před 3 lety +91

    He invited himself to the family dinner. lol

    • @TheLitien
      @TheLitien Před 3 lety

      No. He asked for food.

    • @oneirodynia8863
      @oneirodynia8863 Před 3 lety +6

      @@TheLitien It’s a little joke haha

    • @regil93
      @regil93 Před 2 lety +6

      As a Mexican I dont see anything wrong with what he did.

  • @Rbd7679
    @Rbd7679 Před 3 lety +24

    How I love Mexico and its people! They are so giving and so humble as other countries of course but The food its expectacular!

  • @TG-rg6nz
    @TG-rg6nz Před 3 lety +57

    2:30 dude so shy... she is totally into him but also him pulling up sayin' can i have a tortilla? killed me😂💀

    • @cokomairena
      @cokomairena Před 3 lety +19

      she didn't want a dead gringo on her family dinner, she was worried he didn't get the fishbone warnings 🤣

    • @jklg3998
      @jklg3998 Před 2 lety

      She was just worry Lmaoooo

  • @mirabelkim
    @mirabelkim Před 3 lety +18

    That's why I love Mexico so much. Your video is absolutely unique!
    Thank you for the CZcams algorithm. I found a hidden gem!

  • @Shamarke89
    @Shamarke89 Před 3 lety +17

    I agree you will always find good people in Mexico with awesome hospitality

  • @deancurtis995
    @deancurtis995 Před 3 lety +36

    Love the hospitality of this family , tbf very jealous I’d love nothing more than to sit with a family like this and enjoy there culture 👌🏻👌🏻😎

  • @fabroargaez
    @fabroargaez Před 3 lety +23

    lol I'm Mexican but the cannon ball Mid dinner was the most random thing ever.
    I just found your channel btw, I like your chill energy, saludos!

  • @Serenity113
    @Serenity113 Před 2 lety +38

    This reminds me of my mom. My parents came from Mexico to the US and I was born here. As a teen, I would have friends come over and my mom would always tell me to ask them if they want something to eat and drink, and she would be ready to go prepare something. I would be embarrassed and be like, "Ama, they already ate." or "they're not hungry." and she would scold me and be like, "Don't be rude! Go and ask them if they want to stay for dinner." 😂

  • @fattyginsberg4977
    @fattyginsberg4977 Před 3 lety +44

    It's all fun and games..til the cannonball comes out !😄

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +11

      No one ever expects the cannonball..

    • @fzen2432
      @fzen2432 Před 3 lety

      @@SabbaticalTommy This would explain the dead parrot.

  • @allenmcdonough2482
    @allenmcdonough2482 Před 3 lety +17

    That was an amazing encounter. People were so welcoming.
    Very refreshing .

  • @erikflo
    @erikflo Před 2 lety +8

    Mexican hospitality. My dad always say you don’t deny food to anyone. That family offering you food/drinks and to gather along with their family shows how Mexican culture really is. That’s AWSOME! Much love to Mexico 🇲🇽 and their Mexican people.

    • @xpeditedmultimedia3813
      @xpeditedmultimedia3813 Před 2 lety

      My mom, God rest her soul, taught me, "En tu casa, ni a tu peor enemigo se le niega un plato". Great parents.

  • @jcg702
    @jcg702 Před 2 lety +6

    Reminds me of a time I was fishing, Mexican family decided to fish by me. They brought out a disco, beer, tables etc. Not long after they setup they brought me a plate of food without me asking or anything along with a beer. Thanked them a bunch and one of the elders came over and insisted I get more haha. Been to Mexico once and love it there.

  • @daniluchison
    @daniluchison Před 3 lety +24

    Tried doing the same thing in Wyoming... they told me go get your own food! :)

  • @andrew-ue2xu
    @andrew-ue2xu Před 3 lety +9

    This is awesome, you played it off nicely dude, super natural, that old lady loved you

  • @audreythomas1124
    @audreythomas1124 Před 3 lety +9

    I was given a feast in Mexico also on my first visit there and they refused payment. The people are very friendly!

  • @wacka3566
    @wacka3566 Před 3 lety +93

    People getting mad at him calling him invasive but first he asked, they could have denied. As well as many Mexican, at least my family, are very kind and inviting people. The only thing pushing it was probably the shot at the end but for the most part they were joking around with him and even offered him a whole plate and more when he just asked for a tortilla

    • @anonymousher0
      @anonymousher0 Před 3 lety +16

      I agree with you, but what kind of person finds out that he has just "walked in" on a family dinner (that isn't his own family) and basically says, "can I have some food?"

    • @themagicman120
      @themagicman120 Před 3 lety +3

      did you catch the part where he offered to give them a whole bottle of tequila and they refused? gives some much needed context.

    • @jackdud8793
      @jackdud8793 Před 3 lety +21

      @@anonymousher0 Someone who hasn't had food the whole day... I am sorry but if you were very hungry and are desperate for food, then you have every right to simply ask if you can have some food, and if they said no then that's completely okay, but you at least have to understand both perspectives in that situation. Sure he may have a lot more confidence than I would have asking for food but don't get upset with the dude just because he asked for some food at a family dinner

    • @LaughLounge11
      @LaughLounge11 Před 2 lety

      he thought it was a small restaurant.

    • @pokepod
      @pokepod Před 2 lety +1

      Lol is really commun to invite people if they want to and food will never be denied to someone

  • @detrillestp9166
    @detrillestp9166 Před 2 lety +6

    God bless that family bro! “You can never refuse a taco to stranger because you never know what he’s going through!” (Background lady talking) that sounds like my people! Viva Mexico!

  • @norrinradd8923
    @norrinradd8923 Před 3 lety +11

    I love this clip it shows the true hospitality of the people.........

  • @Daniel-qi1ld
    @Daniel-qi1ld Před 3 lety +11

    3:53 In the background she said "no debes de negar un taco". That's true.

    • @SolitarioLoneRanger
      @SolitarioLoneRanger Před 3 lety +5

      No debes de negar un taco porque tú no sabes quién es esa persona y que ha pasado..
      Yo también lo escuché

  • @naikhanomtom7552
    @naikhanomtom7552 Před 2 lety +2

    As I get older, stuff like this absolutely warms my heart.

  • @leslieolivarez1974
    @leslieolivarez1974 Před 3 lety +9

    What a generous and kind family. Super heart warming.

  • @jessebruce9016
    @jessebruce9016 Před 2 lety +6

    Whenever I see things like this, I make a mental note to be generous. I'm not in the best position to help others but it sure does feel good to do it sometimes. Hopefully in the future I can do more. People voluntarily bringing goodness into other people's lives just makes the world feel warmer to me.

  • @tlug
    @tlug Před 3 lety +9

    I don't know who this guy is, I'm 4mins into the video and absolutely in love with how humble and respectable he is.

  • @AndrewFromTexas
    @AndrewFromTexas Před 2 lety +8

    What a lovely interaction. I am an Anglo that has spent time in Mexico and I can say that this is typical of Mexican people. They love to share and make friends.

  • @VirgilZandig
    @VirgilZandig Před 3 lety +40

    If my teachers had told me how cool Mexico is to visit instead of lame "It will help with your career" claims, maybe I'd have actually learned it.
    Gotten to explore Mexico and everyone is nice, but I know I'd have a much more authentic experience if I could speak to everyone.

    • @nonz3r0
      @nonz3r0 Před 3 lety +3

      Picked it up starting at age 43, it’s never too late! And it enriches your life in many unexpected ways my dude... I gotta say this gringo speaks it very well and he must have a special talent for languages because I’ve heard him speak in at least 4 languages other than his own

    • @poposisa
      @poposisa Před 3 lety

      It's fine, most speak english in mexico

    • @marcies1297
      @marcies1297 Před 3 lety

      Not in my experience

    • @regil93
      @regil93 Před 2 lety +1

      Its never to late. Start watching mexican movies on Netflix with subtitles that helps a lot

  • @KianSheik
    @KianSheik Před 2 lety +4

    I love your videos because you always look like you're so uncomfortable and unsure about what's going on but you put yourself in these situations regardless and trust in the universe and are open to do anything. It's very inspiring, I hope to see as many places as you in my life

  • @87g4g3
    @87g4g3 Před 2 lety +5

    La gende mexicana con su espiritu humilde.
    Amor, fuerca y todo lo bueno por mi gende mexicana desde Islandia.

  • @inactivenoxx580
    @inactivenoxx580 Před 3 lety +8

    I went to this exact pueblo last year and this is a perfect video representing this part of mexico. Most the pueblos in that area are full of people that will treat you like family.

  • @AlyJ187
    @AlyJ187 Před rokem +1

    Toms banter is world class. Always on point with his witty comments

  • @usernad8520
    @usernad8520 Před 3 lety +3

    idk why but i feel that the word "familia" is much more cozy than the word family. It just feels extra comforting lol

  • @youreinthematrix87
    @youreinthematrix87 Před 3 lety +109

    This girl is literary every cousin i have in Mexico shes like a copy of them its hilarious.

    • @hekutoru_2131
      @hekutoru_2131 Před 3 lety +6

      Talk about being in the matrix

    • @adammeddina5537
      @adammeddina5537 Před 3 lety

      Damn you are lucky

    • @JM-kv2kn
      @JM-kv2kn Před 3 lety

      I'm sure you're unique and not the typical edgar no sabo kid in the US

    • @hekutoru_2131
      @hekutoru_2131 Před 3 lety

      @@JM-kv2kn the white knight appears

    • @randoindabando9477
      @randoindabando9477 Před 3 lety +1

      @@adammeddina5537 Looool how is he lucky.. maybe if you're friend had cousins like her you can say you're lucky

  • @paros320
    @paros320 Před rokem +2

    This type of casual, with-the-people interaction is the dream of every solo traveler.
    It’s rare and it cannot be planned for, forced or purchased.
    When it happens, it’s the only thing you will remember about a trip years later.

  • @edgarpenuelas6913
    @edgarpenuelas6913 Před 3 lety +15

    Wow for this exact reason i love mexico its hospitality amazing people food and culture make mexico unique

  • @asunciongomez7747
    @asunciongomez7747 Před 3 lety +83

    Hi, it looks great1 No many american people do this kind of videos , and the most interesting is tha you are learning nahuatl languaje and you tried to speak, that was amazing , I"m mexican and I tried to learn Nahuatl, but is difficult for me because never in my spoke before!!

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +24

      Glad you liked the video! Yeah I'm trying to show how Mexico really is and not just Cancun and Puerto Vallarta. Don't give up on Nahuatl, it's tough but it's a beautiful language!

    • @87mrreynolds
      @87mrreynolds Před 3 lety +3

      @@SabbaticalTommy my wife is from nezahualcoyotl

    • @gatobuho-
      @gatobuho- Před 3 lety

      En donde aprendes Nahual he querido aprender por años pero no encuentro un lugar donde puedan enseñarme, siento que es muy dificil para aprender por mi misma xD

    • @87mrreynolds
      @87mrreynolds Před 3 lety +1

      Nahuatl was this the original language of the Aztecs people yes especially from region on the out side of the current Mexico City nezahualcoyotl

    • @87mrreynolds
      @87mrreynolds Před 3 lety

      @@SabbaticalTommy yes I’d enjoy that out about places like merrida and down on the Mayan riviera when l always talk with the local people the Mayans the people sometimes they are collecting cans. And stuff a tuff life Iam buy them some beer maybe share a pizza not like Iam a giving money away no no the I’ll rent like table and chairs with a umbrella for the next day form them the bars can change people a lot you must be careful not to let them charge you too much for example my wife who is. From Mexico City order a couple of drinks we drunk then she went to the bano I get the bill the guy charges like 200 peso maybe more even but we couldn’t argue because we didn’t ask for the menu first 👌but many Mayan locals complain that’s the hotels always employee forgain women especially Argentina more European looking or people from Mexico City actually the locals don’t like many people from Mexico City for this kind of reason off course many mayans live in poverty in places where tourist really never see

  • @joykind4258
    @joykind4258 Před 2 lety +3

    That's so great that they just welcomed you like one of the family. The interactions were fun to watch. They seemed to genuinely enjoy your company. That's crazy that you were scammed.

  • @ianpetty419
    @ianpetty419 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoyed this mate,reminds me of why I travel the world.Ramdom places,with beautiful random people,showing the natural best of humanity.Travel well my friend.Love to you all from Loch Ness,Scotland.

  • @danmaiers3451
    @danmaiers3451 Před 2 lety +3

    I am so happy at how amazing people are. You are unassuming and polite. Funny and self-deprecating. I am sure they appreciate that you are not an arrogant Gringo. I really enjoyed this video. I grew up around American Indians. very similar. They are feeding you like family. So cool. I am jealous of how well you speak spanish.

  • @CarlosVazquez-lh2fb
    @CarlosVazquez-lh2fb Před 2 lety +5

    En el minuto 3:54 se escucha en el Fondo una señora diciendo que nunca se debe de negar la comida (o como dicimos muchos "un taco) a alguien. Que hermosoo!! Ese es mi México, caluroso y amable con todo mundo. Te amo México y que chingon de esa familia que lo invito.

  • @oqjj2owblevwpqs578
    @oqjj2owblevwpqs578 Před 2 lety +4

    La abuelita me dio mucha ternura, la mayoria o todas las Abuelitas y Abuelos son unas personas que jamás deberían de irse

    • @arturojimenez7087
      @arturojimenez7087 Před rokem

      I liked the fact that she really wanted to show she spoke English. She was proud of it.

  • @PeteZajot
    @PeteZajot Před 2 lety

    The most wholesome video I've seen all week. Thanks for sharing man.

  • @michaelfrazia4569
    @michaelfrazia4569 Před 3 lety +2

    I envy how calm and at ease you are in unfamiliar situations...it allows you to experience such a nice group of people with ease .

  • @Imovement
    @Imovement Před 3 lety +13

    Wow! Such amazing hospitality.

  • @dogapart4701
    @dogapart4701 Před 3 lety +5

    What a beautiful maxican family they treat you as vip guest. Thanks to all those family members.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @elizabethflores4164
    @elizabethflores4164 Před 3 lety +6

    I love how they’re trying to scare him w the cannonball lmaooo my cousins friends always do that to me when I go over there

  • @NYoung-lq5us
    @NYoung-lq5us Před 2 lety +1

    Very good people, there. Another nice video, Tommy. Thank you.

  • @christophermendezmunoz5370

    I’m stoned out of my mind watching this and I can’t stop smiling. I miss Mexico

  • @1nifier
    @1nifier Před 3 lety +5

    Amazing people. Humble and hospitable.

  • @teresabrown941
    @teresabrown941 Před 2 lety +1

    By far hands down your best experience! The hospitality was amazing.

  • @b.turner9181
    @b.turner9181 Před 3 lety +1

    love these vids, the people from the places you go to are always so damn nice

  • @angelicacarmona9411
    @angelicacarmona9411 Před 2 lety +7

    Me encanta cómo siempre intentamos entablar conversación en otro idioma con extranjeros a pesar de que sepan hablar el nuestro c: soy fan de esa abuelita y ahora de tu canal

  • @Furantzu
    @Furantzu Před 3 lety +17

    Los amo!!! Gracias por tratar tan bien y darle la bienvenida a este tío, y gracias a ti por mostrar la realidad con este video, muchos mexicanos somos así, cálidos, amables, serviciales cuando nos tratan bien! Esta gente es una joya hermosa, así si da orgullo ser mexicano❤

  • @sebaspi
    @sebaspi Před 3 lety +10

    Amazing Mexican family really nice people, I'm amazed at your chillness dude, you Spanish sound a bit like an Argentinian accent lol, cheers dude nice video. Saludos desde Argentina!

  • @LvBeethoven10
    @LvBeethoven10 Před rokem +4

    Que gente más agradable y hospitalaria, me está gustando mucho México. Saludos desde Argentina!

  • @susanlucas1125
    @susanlucas1125 Před 2 lety +7

    This is beautiful..the Mexican people are so friendly.

  • @singloc3021
    @singloc3021 Před 3 lety +7

    My friend lives in Mexico (he is American) and he brought back Centenario tequila for me to try. He said this is what the locals drink. Can't find it in the states but would love to drink it again.

  • @jovanychavez9312
    @jovanychavez9312 Před 2 lety

    You know the drill my man!, integrated perfectly in that family, Wonderful footage. 👍

  • @delight1057
    @delight1057 Před 3 lety +2

    Those are such beautiful and nice people. I wish I could travel and meet people like you do.

  • @sammyandhammy1
    @sammyandhammy1 Před 3 lety +8

    I recently came back from MX and the locals were telling me that there are a bunch of fake Airbnb listings there. We ended up staying at an Airbnb for the last part of our trip with someone who had no reviews LOL. But we met up in public and then went to check out the place and it was legit, and she turned out to be the nicest person! Be careful in MX and you'll be fine!

  • @hellurmoto3163
    @hellurmoto3163 Před 3 lety +15

    This is how I want to travel to every country! Meeting locals and diving into their beautiful cultures, having a laugh and enjoying it around real authentic food! What a beautiful family! I really hope when I get to go there that I get to meet a really cool family, but then i dont cos I'm always the biggest sook when i have to leave people I enjoy being around! 🇳🇿💞🇲🇽🙏🏾

  • @StalwartShinobi
    @StalwartShinobi Před 3 lety +2

    Very nice people! Thanks for showing us how great they are :)

  • @urbonx
    @urbonx Před 2 lety +3

    This was so wholesome to watch. I miss go outside and chilling.

  • @Goober101
    @Goober101 Před 3 lety +26

    This video is so wholesome; I’m now your 150th subscriber :) keep up the interesting content
    I actually live pretty close to Chapala Lake as well

    • @SabbaticalTommy
      @SabbaticalTommy  Před 3 lety +4

      Welcome along for the journey! I still think about that Chapala lakeside hospitality..

    • @ericktellez7632
      @ericktellez7632 Před 3 lety +1

      Thats a nice black hole you got there

    • @codielizabeth1075
      @codielizabeth1075 Před 3 lety +1

      Just subscribed and he's at 62.8 thousand now!

    • @temp1970
      @temp1970 Před 3 lety

      He has a fast growing channel

  • @maxbailey3087
    @maxbailey3087 Před 3 lety +8

    I was just in Mexico City meeting a ton of my in-laws for the first time and as someone who knows way less Spanish than you do I can attest to the kindness of everyone I met in Mexico City and Mexico in general. The culture of caring about the body of people as opposed to the individual is evident. Wonderful video

    • @maxbailey3087
      @maxbailey3087 Před 3 lety +2

      @Jaime Alvarez i disagree based on my experience in Zacatecas and Mexico City to compare side by side

    • @JM-kv2kn
      @JM-kv2kn Před 3 lety +1

      @Jaime Alvarez you're talking about Mexico city dude, plus he's an American trust me any city in Mexico will make him surprised about Mexican hospitality. I live in the US and the culture is more self centered.

    • @salvadormendoza3367
      @salvadormendoza3367 Před 2 lety

      Mexico City is a great city bro, as mexican I have visited many times and never got enough of this city...

  • @CryptoX-kr3wu
    @CryptoX-kr3wu Před 2 lety +1

    Watching this guy’s videos has taught me a lot about how to break the ice and talk to strangers.

  • @DutchPlanDerLinde
    @DutchPlanDerLinde Před rokem +1

    I swear my heart almost melted when I saw how they treated you. Mexicans are such lovely people.