Question

Wow! You now know so much about Mexico! Your friend Jordan, however, knows nothing about it. In a few months, his family is going on a tour of Spanish speaking-countries, including Spain and several Central and South American countries. He has asked you to help him learn more about those places before his trip. His first trip is to Mexico.
Write Jordan a three-paragraph letter in English, and compare Mexican culture and American culture, especially in terms of foods, sports, transportation, population, and demographics. How is your culture similar to Mexican culture? How is it different? Use a lot of details to help Jordan prepare for the trip, and have fun! You can use the CultureGram link that follows to get ideas and information.

Before you write, take notes on these questions to help you think of what to tell Jordan.

Answer 1

Although Mexico and the United States share a border of nearly 2,000 miles on the same continent, there are many differences between the two cultures that define and celebrate the heritage of each country.In the U.S. we experience many of the Mexican cultures, especially towards the South along the boarders. 

In the United States, there is no federally recognized language, but over half of the 50 states have recognized American English as their official language. While English is the most spoken language around the world, there are nearly 150 living languages spoken around the United States to this day. However Mexico doesn't have a defined language either. Mexico is believed to be the most populated speaking spanish, and has more speaking spanish people than Main happens to have. The Government in Mexico believes that there is 62 indigenous languages that are spoken within the country's boarders. 

In the United States there is no such thing as "traditional" food. As to Mexican food is known world wide because, of it's distinctive flavors and colors. Mexicans take a lot of pride in their food, containing delicious spices, and herbs. 

Americans place most of their time on themselves and their profession so much, that in most times their work comes before their family. So the children intend to grow up independent, and seperate from their family in most cases.In Mexican culture, they tend to put their children before anything else. The children are usually taught to put family first and brought up with a lot of care and attention. It's not usually common for Mexican families to live in one loction for generations  

Answer 2

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

Dear Jordan,

I know that your first part of the trip is going to be beautiful México. You have to know that there are many differences between the US and México. The first and foremost difference that is renown is the whole world is that Mexican people are so friendly and always are happy to welcome visitors. You will always have a smile and goodwill to help you.

Regarding food, Mexican cuisine is renown by UNESCO as a world heritage. It is delicious and drastically change, depending on the region of the country you visit. Be careful, some food is spicy hot, but the flavors are so different and tasteful.

Finally, you have to be patient because in México there is not the strict order and discipline that you have here in the states. What I mean is that the attitude is more relaxed. It is not 1 +2=3. Not at all. In México there are many ways to do things, and there is enough room to be flexible. So do not get desperate if when you arrive at the airport in Mexico City, the scene looks chaotic. Everything is running smoothly, the Mexican way!