CULTURE

Does the Term Gringo Offend?

If so, it’s time for serious introspection.

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Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.
~ Children’s taunt

If you’ve spent time in parts of the world where Spanish is the native tongue, chances are you’ve heard the term. To be clear, you can also be exposed to it while living in the U.S.