11 Things That Won't Make Sense If You Don't Come From a Latino Family

We're not saying every Latino family is the same, but, if we're being honest, there are a few customs that most of us share. For example, "la chancleta" has a meaning to you, and the idea of calling everyone tío and tía even if you just met them doesn't seem weird. Scroll ahead for 11 things that someone who doesn't come from a big Latino family just wouldn't understand at all.

The Healing Powers of VaporRub
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The Healing Powers of VaporRub

The go-to remedy for a headache, a cold, or your latest breakup.

Intense Outerwear in 70+ Degree Weather
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Intense Outerwear in 70+ Degree Weather

Because abuela saying so was enough of a reason to put on the jacket.

Not Being Able to Leave the House With Wet Hair
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Not Being Able to Leave the House With Wet Hair

You'll get sick because of "el aire."

Never Being Allowed to Attend Sleepovers
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Never Being Allowed to Attend Sleepovers

Sleepovers, what are sleepovers? You weren't allowed to take part of any as a kid because you had a bed and it was in your house.

Watching Out For la Chancleta
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Watching Out For la Chancleta

Chancleta: a shoe (or really any item) you throw at someone to get their attention.

Having Plastic on Couches
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Having Plastic on Couches

Your abuela never had aspirations to be in Good Housekeeping magazine, she just wanted to make sure that no one ruin perfectly new muebles.

Cookie Tins Never Containing Cookies
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Cookie Tins Never Containing Cookies

It's literally anything but cookies. The mantequilla tub probably contains rice and chicken.

Kissing Everyone on the Cheek Even If You Just Met Them
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Kissing Everyone on the Cheek Even If You Just Met Them

Waves and hugs are not enough when you're saying hi to family or total strangers — kisses on the cheek or it never happened.

Staying Up Until Midnight on Christmas
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Staying Up Until Midnight on Christmas

There was one time to open presents during the holiday season and it's midnight on Christmas Eve. None of this Christmas morning nonsense.

Having 1 Million Cousins
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Having 1 Million Cousins

Everyone is a cousin, an uncle, or aunt, which means I can't actually distinguish blood relations from, like, other family members or just friends.

Candles Are Not Just For Ambiance
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Candles Are Not Just For Ambiance

Why every candle in your house has a religious entity on it, of course.