The other day, I accompanied two coworkers to visit the construcution of a school in the town of Chorrera. Because we only had a vague idea of where the school construction was occurring, when we got to Chorrera we spent a bunch of time stopping and asking for directions. Here are the various ways that our driver greeted strangers before asking for directions.
Mi Amor - My Love
Jefe - Boss
Reina - Queen
Primo - Cousin
Mami - Mother?
I really enjoy the use of very familiar language to greet a stranger.
I also like it when English terms get picked up or adopted. Some english words that I have noticed here in Panama
Ghetto - pronounced guetto
cool - spelled kul
bling -
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