Beware of men bearing fruit

Its not so much that its a threat as it is an awkward situation. The fact that I´m an American girl makes me very attractive here. Already Ive had to deal with a little drama to point out that I just want to be friends with guys here. Which was kinda hard cause picking up on subtle hints in spanish is nearly impossible. Hard to tell the intentions behind gifts of fruit, offers to go get ice cream, etc. However trying to hold my hand makes it pretty clear. Just wish I could pick up on these things at the start.

Luckily (or not) compliment-wise, guys here are anything but subtle. I don´t know if guys think that American girls are really big fans of cheesy romantic lines or if the guys here are just weird like that with native novias. Most of the time I just want to laugh at them, but I figure thats not a good plan. I met one of my coworkers friends this weekend and today he was messaging her to tell me he likes me, etc. Luckily, she gets it and just laughed with me. I need to use her as my buffer from here on out.

I could definitely come back to the states married. Or atleast with a serious boyfriend. I can only imagine the cultural miscommunication that would ensue. Yet they don´t seem to think its such a bad idea. You´d think the fact that they have to ask me ¿Entendiste? after every compliment would hinder the pursuit, but somehow its not working.

Its hard cause to get around, you ride on the back of a motorcyle, which fits two. People who are married drive their spouses. Only men have motorcycles. So to get anywhere or do anything, I have to rely on single men. So I have a choice- sit at home and be bored or allow the single guy to help me out. Really the first option isnt so bad, lol.

Maybe I just need to wear a sign saying I´m not interested. That or a wedding ring. Anyone wanna be my fake boyfriend in the states? hahaha