Mia Goth

When I'm in Brazil, I'm not Brazilian at all; I am a gringo. And then when I'm in England, I'm not really English, but when I lived in Canada, I was considered too English. So I never really felt like I clicked somewhere or that I belonged to one place.

English Actress

Scott Adkins

I'm always trying to improve my skills as an actor. I think it shows in 'El Gringo;' it shows in the new 'Universal Soldier.' You can't rest on your laurels; you've got to keep improving.

English Actor

Be cautious using 'gringo'; some may find it disrespectful or stereotyping.

Potential Offense

'Gringo' is very casual, suitable for informal conversations but not formal settings.

Colloquial Usage

'Gringo' often implies cultural or social differences, beyond just being a foreigner.

Cultural Nuance

As an adjective, 'gringo' describes things related to or typical of foreigners, not just people.

Descriptive Flexibility

Use 'gringo' to contrast local customs or products with foreign ones.

Cultural Contrast

It can either symbolize status, such as owning imported items, or lack of authenticity.

Duality

 decided to practice price discrimination to the detriment of any passing gringo tourists. As an advertising man, I have to admire that. But the first thing is that all value is subjective. Second point is that persuasion is often better than compulsion. These funny signs that flash your speed at you,

Life lessons from an ad...

 and all of a sudden the poses have gone out it sticks it in my face and says now gringo you need to tell me where those drugs are because I know you have so