Cuban Immigrants in the U.S.: The "Anxious Coachman Syndrome"

There seems to be a series of behaviors that frequently occur among Cubans who emigrate to the United States. Young influencer, known on social media as @felix_ofiiciall, shared two amusing videos on his Instagram where he humorously portrays the actions of his fellow countrymen upon arriving in the U.S. He clarified that the content was meant for humor so no one would take offense, and even admitted that he hopes to do these things himself someday when he leaves Cuba.

The first thing, according to this young man, is that as the departure day nears, Cubans begin posting statuses on WhatsApp with phrases like "God's timing is perfect" and "Your plan is good, but God's plan is better."

The arrival in the U.S., the welcome with balloons, and videos featuring certain recurring songs are also a given. After purchasing their vape (electronic cigarette) and satisfying their hunger, they reportedly head to a jewelry store.

The second video is equally entertaining, showing that newly arrived Cubans often take a selfie in front of a mirror showcasing their new iPhone and record the highways, often from their relatives' cars.

Another thing that @felix_ofiiciall notes is a condition he coined as the "anxious coachman syndrome," with symptoms being quite evident as they start saying "sooo" every three words, as if they were calming a horse.

In the comments on his videos, several Cuban immigrants confirmed that they had done many of these things, while others denied it.