I have a mango that's been very slow to ripen, so @gryphonmetal and I looked it up and................ 
here are some choice sentences from WikiHow's How to Tell if a Mango Is Ripe article: "Gently squeeze the mango."


âLightly rub your fingertips over the surface of the mango.â
âHold the mango in the palm of your hand. Close your hand around the fruit, pressing on it with the ball of your palm.â
âSniff the mango near the stem end.â
And finally: âOnce the mango finishes developing and turns ripe, it should be so plump inside that the stem end rises slightly.â

And finally: âOnce the mango finishes developing and turns ripe, it should be so plump inside that the stem end rises slightly.â


