I've done a few CA crossings in the last few days, and one thing to help with the "helpers" or "guides" was to be really gracious for their offer, explain to them that this is not your first border, you've done X number before, you know what needs to be done, but if you need help (pick a guy) then YOU'RE my man, Francisco, Felipe, who ever. Helped a bit.
It still sucks when some smelly drunk guy follows you around for those two hours getting in the way, and then he and his buddies surround you and "suggest" a tip at the end of it all.
Mitch
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