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Nov 13, 2002, 7:25 PM

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Ok, gotta ask another question. Last winter I saw in a few Restaurants and also in San Juan Cosala on their change room doors or washroom doors the designation

"Hombres" for men and "Mujertes" for women. Tonight at night school I asked the teacher about it and he said that is a no no. He's Peruvian, is there a difference in Mexico to say Peru? He says it is "Caballeros" and "Damas".

Is that not a correct designation in Mexico on their doors?

Gracias

REY

Nov 14, 2002, 6:26 AM

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Re: [RM] Just learning

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It's just like in english. Some restaurants use "MEN" and "WOMEN" while others use "GENTLEMEN" and "LADIES" I'd say it's up to the establishment...wanna treat your patrons with a little respect or just as customers?

men/women = hombres/mujeres

gentlemen/ladies = caballeros/damas

Hasta pronto, damas y caballos güeros :Þ

Rey

Carlos

Nov 14, 2002, 1:44 PM

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Re: [REY] Just learning

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arbon

Nov 14, 2002, 2:23 PM

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Rey,

I've seen restrooms doors designated for either gender with pants & skirts
painted on them, a sombrero and a mantilla, mickey mouse and mimi,
Whoever owns those doors decides what text or drawing goes on them. http://www.mexconnect.com/...cgi?post=17586#17586 http://www.mexconnect.com/...cgi?post=17587#17587

lin robinson

Dec 11, 2002, 7:47 PM

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There's one here I like, a mustache on the men's room and red lips on the ladies.