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No, she wouldn't have been making a derogatory remark about your hubby. She was simply using a descriptive word.

Belizeans refer to one another by saying dark skin, clear skin, red skin, light skin etc. Fat, thin, etc are also used as words of reference not in order to injure a person's feelings.

I have also heard fat people called "fluffy" which I think is pretty nice.

I was very glad that not once did I hear the N word.

Australians call US citizens "Seppos"...translation, septic tanks!

I'll stick with gringo!

Klc, But hon's hubby is a Canadian, Not from the USA, so he's not a gringo right? Or is he a "Yankee Gringo" because he's from the north?
KLC, You have a mountain of knowledge Deacon you mean "NO" as in "sorry sir but we have NO more rum left on the island"? You won't hear that in MY San Pedro

from klcman

"The term does lend itself to derogatory, paternalistic or endearing connotations, depending on the context and the intent of the user"

Context and intent. I consider myself to be a gringo when I am south of our border. I refer to any of the locals as "locals", kind of a catchall that I suppose, depending on the intent and context could be descriptive or insulting. I do hesitate in calling anyone "sweetheart", as depending on the context and intent, could lead to all kinds of things.
On a dive boat, gringos in must equal gringos out before anyone starts any engines.
Hon, does hubby have a Canadian flag tatooed on his forehead? If not, probably looks somewhat like the US people, eh?

I think he could probably pass for USAsian. Are all non local guys gringos or just Americans? It gets so confusing

btw, he has an Irish family crest tattooed on his forearm.

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I the N word - NICE??? I get called that all the time!

Being insulted is like being offended. You can choose to be offended or insulted if you like, meaning the other person wins. If you choose not to, you win. :p

He Looks like any other "Gringo in Belize". (WOW I think I will write a song about that)