Two Americans and two Mexicans will discuss the stereotypes that exist about citizens of our two countries and how they distort and affect the relationships between our peoples. Questions such as these will be explored:

• Do these stereotypes affect our ability to create friendships?

• Do these stereotypes affect how we treat our neighbors and for NOB expats how we treat people hired to help us or do work for us?

• Is language our only barrier to closer ties with our sister countries?

Attendees are invited to participate in the discussion. Presenters: Alfredo Pérez Aldana is a native of Guadalajara and is currently the Director of Education at LCS. Marissa Urrutia Martinez is a native of Monterrey, Mexico and has lived in the Chapala area for the past 17 years. Ken Knittel is a native of Texas and has lived in the Chapala – Jocotepec area for the past 13 years. Sarana Donaldson is a native of the northeastern United States and has lived in San Antonio Tlyacapan for 5 1/2 years. All four presenters are members of the Lago de Chapala Toastmasters Club.