Back in our early days in the U.S., my parents used to tell us not to speak so loud.  They felt that Americans would find it strange if all Cubans spoke like Ricky Ricardo and moved their hands.  So my dad would always say "suavecito" (Cuban slang for softly) whenever we went out in public and started talking.   My mother's favorite phrase was "recuerda que esto no es Cuba" – "remember that this is not Cuba." One time, my brother and I were having a conversation at school.  My friend saw and wondered what we were arguing about.  Nothing, we said; we just talk that way.  Again, can you say "Ricky Ricardo"? On a more serious note, it does look as if noise levels in Cuba may be about to set off a diplomatic war between the U.S. and the island.  This is the latest we know about this "noisy" incident from our friends at PanAm Post: The United States expelled two Cuban...(Read Full Post)