The S.O. that is. In a sign she may have been in the United States too long, the S.O., who could never cuss in English as little as 8 months ago, has now become fond of using the term “F**king Mexicans” to describe the construction workers on the lot across the street. At this rate she will be a loyal Lou Dobbs viewer very soon, I fear.
It all started when they were finishing the construction of the house next to ours so that the new neighbors could move in. She caught one of those same “f**king Mexicans” ( although they could be from Central America for all I know…). Using our outdoor water faucet, on the side of the house, to wash their hands. She went ballistic. ( With good reason too IMHO-I don’t want strangers on my property-and besides, the construction workers can access all the water they need on the job site). I called the Contractor’s supervising manager and voiced my displeasure. They agreed and told me that they would directly address the issue that day with foreman. And they did-I saw him out there talking directly with them.
Hopefully this will be OBE as our neighbors are now moved in-but the first time she used the term in front of my father, well it sure got my attention.
Ay Carumba!