The goalkeeper Antonio “La Tota” Carbajal played for Mexico in five World Cups in a row: Brazil 1950, Switzerland 1954, Sweden 1958, Chile 1962 and England 1966. The sports newspaper Récord calls him the first footballer in history to play in five World Cups.
The Devil Knows More
Más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo. “The devil knows more from being old than from being the devil.” The Nueva Escuela Mexicana, the school program of the Ministry of Public Education, includes it in a collection of sayings for students. The magazine Chilango explains that it is about how “la experiencia se encuentra sobre la astucia” (experience stands above cleverness) as a source of wisdom.
Great Masters of Folk Art
In 1999, Fomento Cultural Banamex set out “dar a conocer en 1999 el trabajo de grandes artistas de los 32 estados de la república” (to make known the work of great artists of the 32 states of the republic), according to Chilango. It did so with a book called Grandes Maestros del Arte Popular Mexicano (Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art).
Nacha’s Kitchen
In Laura Esquivel’s novel Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate), published in 1989, Tita learns to cook from Nacha, the family’s cook. “Ella le enseña las bondades y los secretos de la cocina” (She teaches her the virtues and the secrets of cooking).
Under the Employer’s Authority
Article 134 of Mexico’s Federal Labor Law lists the duties of workers. Fraction III requires them to “desempeñar el servicio bajo la dirección del patrón o de su representante, a cuya autoridad estarán subordinados en todo lo concerniente al trabajo” (perform the service under the direction of the employer or the employer’s representative, to whose authority they are subordinate in everything that concerns the work).
Article 47 lists the reasons for which an employer may dismiss a worker without liability. Fraction XI names “desobedecer el trabajador al patrón o a sus representantes, sin causa justificada, siempre que se trate del trabajo contratado” (disobedience of the worker toward the employer or the employer’s representatives, without justified cause, when it concerns the work contracted for).
With Your Permission, Mr. President
In 1988, Porfirio Muñoz Ledo interpellated President Miguel de la Madrid. El Siglo de Torreón calls the interpellation unprecedented. Muñoz Ledo began with the words “Con su permiso, señor presidente” (With your permission, Mr. President). A member of the PRI tried to hit him to stop him from speaking.
The Boss Is Not Always Right
In July 2021, El Financiero published an article titled “Tu jefe no siempre tiene la razón: ¿de qué manera puedes contradecirlo?” (Your boss is not always right. How can you contradict him?). It notes that “el jefe siempre tiene razón” (the boss is always right) is a golden rule for many people, and it says that this is not true.
Its advice for disagreeing: “Manifiesta el mayor respeto hacia tu jefe, pero di lo que verdaderamente piensas” (Show the greatest respect toward your boss, but say what you truly think).
Values Above Results
In July 2015, Mexico’s national team, coached by Miguel “El Piojo” Herrera, won the Gold Cup. On July 27, at the airport in Philadelphia, he had an altercation with the television commentator Christian Martinoli. On July 28, he was removed as coach.
Decio de María, president of Liga MX, announced: “he tomado la decisión de separar a Miguel Herrera” (I have made the decision to remove Miguel Herrera). Expansión reported that, according to De María, “los valores y principios del organismo están por encima de los resultados” (the values and principles of the organization are above results).
Due Consideration
Article 132 of Mexico’s Federal Labor Law lists the duties of employers. Fraction VI requires them to “guardar a los trabajadores la debida consideración, absteniéndose de mal trato de palabra o de obra” (show workers due consideration and refrain from mistreating them in word or deed).
Under Article 51, a worker may end the employment, without liability, when the employer or the employer’s representatives commit “injurias, hostigamiento y/o acoso sexual, malos tratamientos u otros análogos” (insults, harassment and/or sexual harassment, mistreatment or other similar acts) against the worker.
Respectful and Cordial Treatment
On February 8, 2022, the Code of Ethics of Mexico’s federal public administration was published in the official gazette. It names among its values “respeto, liderazgo, cooperación” (respect, leadership, cooperation). Public servants who serve the public must give “un trato respetuoso y cordial” (respectful and cordial treatment).