So too with punctuality. This was a real tough problem, especially for my business. You just can't afford to waste time waiting for a realtor or whatever, especially considering we're usually on a very tight schedule. I've found that cell phones have been the greatest thing for my business, not to mention the development of personal computers. Well I think it used to be the pollution, but now pollution is second to the crime situation.
People receive much information on crime in Mexico, much of it exaggerated.
We try and help them keep things in perspective. Petty crime and kidnappings are indeed a problem, but let's face it, no big city in the United States is very safe either. We help people realize that there are security precautions to take when living in a big city no matter which city it might be. I find that if the expatriate arrives with children, the biggest priority is schooling and health and hospitalization for their kids. Then comes finding a house.