The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

DATING CUSTOMS IN MEXICO

IF A GIRL WISHES TO SEE HER FELLA DURING THE WEEK, HE IS NOT
ALLOWED TO GO INTO THE GIRL'S HOUSE, SO THEY MAY MAKE ARRANGEMENTS
TO MEET AT THE CORRALS BEHIND THE HOUSE. THEY GENERALLY STAND ONE
PERSON ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FENCE TO TALK, THERE IS NO HOLDING OF
HANDS OR BODY CONTACT DURING THEIR MEETINGS.

Where learned: WESTERN YMCA

Date learned: 11-12-1971