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A Closer Look at Mexican Values

Cultural Aspects

and

Values

Collectivism

  • Mexican culture has a group mentality.
  • Saving face is important, not only for themselves but for others.
  • Dislike for saying "No" or criticizing mistakes

In the Hands of God

  • Mexicans are a thoroughly religious culture
  • A different take on the importance of time
  • Yes means yes or no.
  • "When an owl hoots, an Indian dies. It's not true, but it happens."

Sharing and the Role of Hospitality

  • It is polite and expected to be offered food if you come upon someone eating.
  • It is polite and expected to be offered a meal as a form of hospitality
  • When eating, the time you spend is precious and valuable, like when you work
  • There is a form of "ta'arof" to be followed

Hospitality at Its Finest

  • Taquitos for all
  • Invite you to dinner
  • Always accept and then give a hint

Relaxed and Let It Be

In the Hands of God

Always Enough Time

  • No worries about getting on the plane first.
  • No hurry to rush into or out of meetings
  • Time is valued for quality rather than punctuality

http://www.spanish-learning-corner.com/mexican-sayings-life.html

Superman

versus

El Santo

Superman

El Santo

Catherine Given EDU 645 07/08/14

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