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Hisplaining: Summer in America

In this special summer segment, Laura Martínez hisplains vacation in different continents and why there is no time off for the overworked American employee

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Hisplaining: Going Out for a Drink in Mexico? Bring a Man

Laura Martinez warns American businesswomen visiting her country about the social (and hydration) hazards of venturing out for a drink on their own

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Hisplaining: Latino Dining Etiquette

Reporting from Mexico City, columnist Laura Martinez may or may not have gotten herself banned from all local restaurants (and her sister’s kitchen) for forgetting to say buen provecho after a meal

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Hisplaining: Encargos, A Rite of Passage for the Traveling Latino

Laura Martinez on why Latinos carry illegal cargo like 15-lb wheels of stinky cheese, prohibited fruits, and other “little” treats on flights

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Hisplaining: Latinos’ Love Affair with Vicks VaporRub

In this month’s column, Laura Martinez hisplains why Latinos entrust their health and wellness to Vicks VapoRub, colita de rana, and—at some point—the doctor. This article is not sponsored by Vicks, but maybe it should be.

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Hisplaining: Why Most Mexican Telenovela Stars are Güeros

In this month’s column, Laura Martinez hisplains one of Mexico’s most famous exports—güeros—and the coded language perpetuating colorism in Latin America

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Hisplaining: “You don’t look Mexican”

In her latest column, Laura Martinez explains how to tell if someone is a Latino or not. Pro tip: Ask if they own a sombrero.

Hisplaining: Día de Reyes

In her ninth Hisplaining column, Laura Martinez explains the improbable link between tamales and the Three Wise Men

Hisplaining: When Artificial Intelligence Fails the Spanish Test

Laura Martinez complains about—ahem, reflects on—the hilarious AI audio fails in her previous Hisplaining columns

Hisplaining: Hispanic Heritage Month

Laura Martinez’s sixth monthly column covers the dos and don’ts of celebrating Hispanic history and culture

Hisplaining: The Great “Latinx” Debate

To x or not to x? Laura Martinez’s latest Hisplaining column explores the concept and complexities of gender-neutral terms

Hisplaining: The Latin-Themed Refreshment Craze

In her fourth monthly Hisplaining column, Laura Martinez examines food giants’ recent fixation with traditional Hispanic beverages like aguas frescas

Hisplaining: The Spanish-Language Gender Headache

Laura Martinez’s third monthly column tackles the complexities and contradictions of gendered nouns

Hisplaining: A Not-So-Serious Guide to Hispanic Jargon

Laura Martinez’s first monthly Hisplaining column covers tildes, accents, and everything in between