1. Mexico
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3. Men, when first meeting each other shake hands.
Norms
Men, when first meeting each other shake hands.
Women greet each other with a kiss on the cheek or pat each other on the shoulder.
You must wait to be given permission to call a Mexican by their first name.

4. Folkway
If you are invited over to someone’s house or to a party it is proper or preferred to show up at least a half hour earlier than the time that is listed on the invitation.

5. Mores Not acceptable to use drugs (heroin, cocaine, etc)
With religion being very involved in everyday life in Mexico, in some families it is unacceptable (in some cases prohibited) to have sexual relations with a romantic partner before marriage.

6. Laws
The possession and moving of drugs in Mexico is considered legal and a federal offense which could result in prison time reaching up to years
Now, in Mexico, it is illegal to discriminate against the LGBT community

7. Values
Religion is a major value in Mexican culture. “Culture is the center of almost all families in Mexico”.
The male role is the boss of the family while the female role is the care giver.

8. Material vs. Non Material
Houses
The churches they attend
The clothing they wear (most of its made by hand in their own homes)
The festivals and their night life
Non material
Mexico is has one of the largest Spanish speaking populations (92.7%)
Religion is a major part of Mexican non material culture
Family (more close knit than the in the US)

9. Arts and Leisure
Although Mexican artists are know for their creativity in both art and literature, the main thing that Mexican art is know for is their murals. In the Mexican culture, in people’s free time, they spend time with each friends and family and are often doing group activities.

10. Basic Needs
The basic needs in Mexico are extremely similar to those in the U.S.
Food
Shelter
Family/Friends
Stable economy
Government

11. Communication and Education
In the Mexican education system, schooling is required for all children ages 6-18
Public schools are paid for by the federal government
Universities are found in only the largest cities (1/3 are in the capital, Mexico City)

12. Government
The people of Mexico live under a Federal Republic government meaning they have a similar government to the U.S. with a president, executive branch, etc.

13. Economy Currency in Mexico is called a Mexico peso
1 U.S. dollar is equivalent to Mexico pesos
Mexico is currently ranked #33 out of 80 on the world scale in terms of economy
The Mexican economy mainly relies on services such as trade and transportation as well as manufacturing.

14. Technology
In Mexico, both Apple and Android products are used as much as in the U.S. As of 2017, million (88/100) Mexican citizens that have cell phones where in the U.S., million (119/100) citizens have cell phones

15. Subculture
The subcultures in Mexico are much like the subcultures here in the U.S. In Mexico, a majority of their subculture is occupied by
Metaleros- People into heavy metal (Jagged or spiked hair)
Góticos- (Equivalent to the Goths in America)wear dark clothes: back shirts, pants, heavy black or dark makeup
Frikis- Seen as the “stereotypical nerd/geek” in Mexico (heavy glasses, into books/school, into videogames)

16. Counterculture
Starting in the 60s rock and roll started to become Mexico’s main counter culture
Now, while rock and roll is still considered a counter culture, Cholos have become the new counter culture
Cholos are teenage boys and male adult Mexicans that are a part of a gang. These gangs are usually involved in drug trafficking.

17. Ethnocentrism
To Mexicans, the American culture is seen to much harsher than that of their own. Where during conversations in Mexico it is normal and a big part of communication to touch each other (i.e. a hand on the arm), it is not “normal” to be in constant contact with the other person. Also, in the Hispanic culture, most free time is spent with friends and an individual rarely spends time alone where in U.S. people usually spend time alone.

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