5 culture shocks of living in Mexico as Mexican-Americans
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- We are Jenny and Kevin two Mexican Americans from Chicago who decided to move to Mexico in 2021. Our channel is called Eat, Baila Travel and we make travel vlogs, food vlogs, and use our bilingual strengths to bring stories we might have been able to learn back in USA.
In this vlog we talk about 5 Mexican culture shocks we have experienced ever since we moved to Mexico. We both grew up in the Mexican neighborhoods of Chicago (Pilsen/ La Villita/Cicero) so we grew up with the Mexican culture but still have encountered some interesting culture shocks while living in Mexico
Our culture shocks been felt at mexican pharmacies, seeing the mexican working class and even eating street food in Mexico. If you like this channel feel free to subscribe and follow us on our journey as we search for a place to call home.
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0:00 Welcome to Eat Baila Travel
0:40 Culture Shock #1
2:42 Culture Shock #2
4:26 Culture Shock #3
7:51 Culture Shock #4
11:10 Culture Shock#5
Have you felt any culture shocks when in Mexico? We look forward to reading about your culture shock experiences abroad. Also, let us know what you think about this video. We look forward to your comments.
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Paying for some really gross bathrooms with no toilet paper, and if you ask for some they give you a couple of sheets...
Hay un libro que ya tiene sus años que puede ayudarles no solo a reconocer esos choques culturales, sino muchos más e identificar su origen. Se llama “Vecinos Distantes” el autor es Alan Riding, quien fue por mucho tiempo corresponsal del Washington Post en Mexico. En una forma chusca presenta las diferencias culturales entre USA y Mexico , es un buen libro y para mi sorpresa descubrí a través de amistades, que es un libro que el Servicio Exterior de USA llega a recomendar a sus funcionarios cuando serán destacados a Mexico. Saludos
One of the culture shock I could think of is dress attire in public, in general you probably don’t see too many Mexican adults wearing shorts or pajamas in public in a traditional town (excluding tourist resort areas). I’m not sure if it still exists or some places have been Americanized, I remember people saying that only children ( and Chavelo) wear shorts 🤷🏻♂️. Also if you have a public job in Mexico you tend to really dress up and not as much in the US. ✌️
I feel like things are changing in some places not sure how wearing shorts is being americanized but there many places that wear fancy clothes. I, Kevin, at times don't really like that because I feel it becomes a classism to show off what kind of clothes you are wearing especially with the upper class. While in USA you could be wearing a t shirt and be rich.
THAT DEPENDS ON THE PLACE
In Mexico City the temperature varies between 12 and 23 degrees Celsius (53-73 fahrenheint) so shorts are not common but on the coast it is hot, for example 30 degrees (86° f) and shorts are very common in all the tourist and local population.
I get to see Americans walking on the streets of Mexico City barefoot like they're on the beach or something and then entering coffee shops and restaurants with their nasty feet.
As a Mexican/American who grew up in both countries. I would say that when I go to Mexico to visit my grandma,cousins and Tias I dress up with makeup and so on 😂 If you don’t You are called cuachalota for women, and for men cuachalote lol Look at Latinas here in the U.S. we dress up the most. African/American girls to dress up. Also pants or skirts are pretty common for women in Mexico or Latinas here. I wear pants pretty much all the times or skirts too.
My friend who lived in Cancun rarely wore anything but shorts. When he lived at higher elevations, he generally wore pants. I’ve been all over the Caribbean, and shorts (and skirts for women rather than fancy long dresses) are very common. I don’t agree with the romanticization of discomfort. Life is too short.
One of the biggest cultural issues I've had recently moving to Mexico City is my lack of Spanish. Even though I am of Mexican heritage. I've experienced alot of misunderstanding. There's an assumption. Born, raised in a Mexican family. You automatically speak Spanish. NO. ITS not true. For me, my family, my cousins, we were not taught to speak Spanish.
As an adult, I'm am learning, it's tough, but gotta do it.
everyone's situation is different, it's not your fault you weren't raised to speak Spanish. And props to you for making the effort for learn it as an adult. I spoke broken spanish until high school and college where I started to make more of an effort to improve my fluency. Keep at it!
How old are you if you don't mind me asking? I also am obviously Mexican so ppl start speaking Spanish to me. When I tell them I don't know what they're saying, they go "Oh I thought you were Mexican".....
Saludos from Chicago. I resonate with all of your points. The Mexican American “Ni de aquí, ni de alla” struggle is a real thing. My husband and I are working on getting out of the US in the near future. Thank you for your content.
Thank you so much for commenting and saludos to Chicago. Feel free to comment with any suggestions or concerns for your future move.
Somos de aqui y de alla!!!!
Half the united states is, and always will be mexico!!!!,
If we studied geography, u.s. history, and history of thee america's, we would find the truth!!!
There's a huge misconception of what an american is!!!!!.
There's 27 continental American countries, the united states is just one of them!!!!, White people come from europe!.
I always think of myself as " soy de aqui y de allá. Its awesome 🎉😂
@@EatBailaTravel ¿Es neta? Creo que no hay nada más n. a. c. o. Que decirle América a EEUU 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢
@@Nimue333 si hubieras crecido en EEUU también te acostumbrarías a decirlo. Literalmente lo enseñan en la escuelas. De que no estés de acuerdo te lo respeto, por que a ti te enseñaron diferente. La diferencia aquí es que yo no vengo a insultarte sólo porque te enseñaron diferente.
I've had great experiences with the doctors and pharmacies in Mexico too. No waiting 6 months for an appointment!!!!
So many excellent doctors too
@@EatBailaTravelMuch better than the US in my opinion. The doctors here charge you for walking in the door, then refer you to a specialist who over treats you for simple ailments, while basically treating you like you’re a hypochondriac and ignoring your symptoms as being fake when it comes to more serious matters.
I don't know anyone in the States that waits 6 months for a doctor unless maybe a Vet. Are you in Canada?
@@electricreflections ummm me. ...even w a tumor inside of my head!!
Thank you for the great information, especially about health care in Mexico, which is top notch in large cities. Have been following you guys for awhile and appreciate your time and energy. I am Mex-Am and will be moving to Mexico in the next year when I reach retirement age. I don't know about other Mex-Am people, but whenever we landed in Guadalajara and got off the plane, I always felt as if I were "home"...the smells, the atmosphere, the vibe, even the dirt made me feel welcome. Buena suerte!
Thank you for commenting. congrats on reaching your retirement very soon we wish you health and happiness as you transition to your new life in Mexico. We love the dirt smell in mexico especially in ranchos we know exactly what you’re talking about! Let us know if there’s any questions or concerns you might have! Saludos!
HI, I've been watching you guys since I moved to Mexico from Chicago as well. I started in Cuidad Hidalgo,, then went to live in Morelia, and now live and work in Mexico City. My biggest culture shock was how cheap some things are here (food) and how expensive (technology) is here compared to the US. As to work, there is definitely a more chill vibe, in America they have a work ethic mentality and they have a competitive and hierarchical structure. My bosses in Mexico have been the nicest, most chill people I have met and don't have any power trips.
Hey Adrian, fellow Chicagoan! Thanks so much for your comment. Agreed! Technology and clothing tend to be significantly more expensive in Mexico, due to import taxes I believe. Thanks for sharing your experience, I hope everything is going well with your transition to Mexico!
¿En qué trabajas en México? Si no te molesta que te pregunte.
My family in SLP always looks at me like I'm from another planet when they see me drink a water with all my meals.
"Ahi hay refresco" they subtly tell me Lol
“Subtly” lol we often don’t have anything to drink with our meals (usually we drink water before or after) and then we get those looks too hahaha
I’m thinking about moving to Mexico after the army. I just want to start over again. Embrace my culture
No toilet paper down the toilet 🚽 took some getting use to . One big surprise for me was not only how cheap meals were , but good they tasted ❤️ .
Yes! comidas del dia are the best way to go to save money and eat deliciously
I grew up the same way but in San Diego Mexican neighborhoods, and let me tell you, we drank soda constantly. It was such a thing that some family members would perform a sing and dance about it with the kids, toma coca cola, toma coca cola, as they'd point from head to butt and back to mouth singing about drinking coca cola 😂 I had soda regularly up until around 19 years old, I had moved out to health conscious LA a year earlier and shortly dropped the habit. Coca cola has a ton of political influence in Mexico, it's not surprising the populace is so addicted
such a big cultural thing amongst mexican communities it's crazy!! wow thanks for sharing your anecdote
Mexico is america!!!!
There's 27 continental American countries, the united states is just one of them!!!
🇨🇦🇺🇸🇲🇽 North america complete!!!!.
Totally agree
North America is also Central American and the Caribbean. We don’t learn the one continent model in the USA, where American is seen as one continent. In school we learn then America is divided into two continents, North and South America.
@@thekingofmoney2000 oh snap I just referenced the exact same fact in my reply to your other comment!
I really appreciate these videos. I have an upcoming trip to Mexico and it’s great to get this insight prior to visiting.
Awesome where are you headed to? Feel free to ask us for any doubts or concerns. Happy holidays!
Excellent insight guys, thanks for sharing your experiences honestly! 🤙💖
Thanks guys!
I as well lived in Mexico for at least 2 years more on the country side. Though I am from up north of a bit far from Chicago, similar background and have seen this stuff too especially with a lot of dogs roaming around the streets and more topes around. Going for a visit this December! Miss it there!
Mexico looks forward to welcoming you home ❤️ even if just for a visit! What part did you live in?
I really enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming.
Thank you, Abel! I’m so glad you enjoy them. Thanks for supporting the channel 🌮💃🏻✈️❤️
Great content, as always!
Thank you!
Great and insightful video. Enjoying your channel!
Glad you enjoy our channel. Feel free to share with anyone who might find it useful and interesting
I quit drinking soda a while ago, I only drink water or water mixed with a sugar free flavor, the food in Mexico is healthier but they need to cut down on the sodas and processed snacks.
Aguas frescas all the way!
Solid points, thanks
👍🏽😊thanks for your comment!
Honestly I love your channel! I am Cuban-American and it is interesting hearing you all talk about not drinking soda. It is the same with me where growing up I never drank it at all at home.
Hi! I'm so glad to see our latin-American community growing on this channel 🤗 thanks so much for your comment, I look forward to hearing from you some more 😊
Thank you for the informative about Mexico 🇲🇽
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for your comment!
Thank you for sharing, it's nice to see a couple to succeed in Mexico..
when we first filmed this video, we had no idea we'd be moving to Mexico City... but it's for a career opportunity that makes me feel like I am in fact succeeding at this! ☺️ so thank you!
Recently found you guys but I’m glad I get to see someone who is like me. Mexican American traveling and showing what may be the difference. Great insight.
glad we could connect! 🤗♥
Enjoyed your content and your presentation and have suscribed.
Thanks and welcome, Ronald! 😊 Happy to have you around 🙂
Saludos desde México, gracias por las recomendaciones
Saludos un abrazo
Me atreví aver otra vez esté video por que me gusta mucho escuchar toda la información tan buena que nos dan . Deberían ser reporteros de televisión se expresan uy bien y hablan muy clarito, la verdad los felicito.
Jejeje gracias Leo saludos!! La extrañamos mucho!
I love you guys. Y’all have that older sibling knowledge and vibe. I’ve been thinking a lot lately on moving to Mexico.
Haha that’s awesome funny you say we have that older sibling vibe cause we’re both the oldest of our siblings lol feel free to ask any questions in regards to planning your move
@@EatBailaTravel thanks guys. I want a closer feel to retirement. But I also want to invest over there. I’ll definitely ask sometime about lawyers. In terms of purchasing a home and having a title.
Absolutely apt points!! Use of plastic is so true!! Supermarkets have reduced this a lot of others are still using them
In the seven years you have lived in Mexico have you notice any different change in the consumption of plastic?
Since living here in Mexico City I was very surprised at how nice people dress and i love it! in the states it is very common to see people out and about in sweatpants, workout clothes, sandals/flip flops or even slippers. Another thing is how burritos aren't as common in Mexico City. i am used to California and Arizona where burritos are literally everywhere and they are HUGE. I miss being able to go to a Filibertos after a late night out :) As for the toilet paper thing, i am so used to it now, that when i go back to the states i still throw it in a trash can haha
We have not been to Mexico City yet but very soon! We feel like style change from city to city. For example in Aguascalientes there are a lot of Cholos and Rock styles. In Monterrey there's a little bit of everything in veracruz you just want to stay cool. In Yucatan it's a very elegant traditional but fresh outfits to go out. In Puerto Escondido underwear and bikinis are proper to hang out in all day and night.
Coming from Chicago we have never been huge fans of burritos not sure why. Perhaps it has a lot to do with the fact that burritos are a northern Mexico meal like places like Sonora, Chihuahua, Baja, Texas, Arizona, and California. We don't really have a large population of Mexican people from those regions back in Chicago
That’s because burritos is more from northern Mexico . My family is from Sonora and flour tortillas or burritos are a northern Mexico thing. California you have a lot of Norteño culture.
@@EatBailaTravel Like I mentioned before as a Mexican/American who grew up with my grandparents in Sonora. I’m so grateful for that. I’m from Tucson,AZ . People at times tell me even Latinos they get annoyed how I always say thank you and please. How nice I am and that I have to be more careful. My response is I grew up in Mexico 🤦🏽♀️ Feeling loneliness is very common in the U.S. in Mexico is not. Saludos❤
Great video!
We’re in the process of filming part 2! :)
Me agrada bastante este video y saludos desde Ecuador! 🇪🇨✋😀
Qué bueno que te gustó! Ecuador 🇪🇨❤️ hice un semestre de intercambio en la universidad San Francisco de Quito. Me encanta tu país! - Jenny
1. On our first visit to Mexico we would see signs in the bathrooms telling us to put our “USED” toilet paper in the bin beside us not down the toilet. Very confused until I talked to someone who knew more about the plumbing situation in certain areas!
2. Like you, how hard people work. In 2019 I started a small photo project where I would photograph the hardworking people of Mexico. I have images of people moping and cleaning around tourist areas to guys standing on a roof of a old resort they are demoing. They were at least 10 stories up using a jackhammer to break up the roof they were standing on!!!!
1. I remember from my earliest days from traveling to Mexico that toilets don't now have toilet seats and me not wanting to use them because they didn't have seats. -Kevin Still to this day many toilet seats don't have seats and I don't understand why lol
2. Wow that sounds like one heck of a project do you have these pictures for personal use or are they public somewhere? Saludos Kelly wishing you the best in Puerto Vallarta.
@@EatBailaTravel I don’t have those image public just yet but I will someday. I will let you know! :)
Nice job guys. Been in Merida 10 months now, all you say is accurate!! Thank you.
Nice, hope you’re enjoying Merida! ❤️
Nice, hope you’re enjoying Merida! ❤️
Nice, hope you’re enjoying Merida! ❤️
No wonder we would eat our Cena around 9pm. I remember eating tacos de frijoles before we would go to sleep. I can't break that habit!! Because it was ingrained in me by my mom!!
It’s so fascinating to me how some habits migrate along with a family while others like new habits are formed as an influence of the new culture! Thanks for sharing that memory about your mom ❤️
Randomly finded your Chanel and subscribe
and started watching it
regularly because of your content.
It is very good
content keep it up you are doing great work.😍😍😍✅....🌹My favourite Chanel big fan of you waiting for your next video 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much Nafees you’re in luck because this week we are having a video every single day until Monday
Hi. I'm from the U.S. & live in Southern Spain. We also eat lunch at 2 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Often, Españoles go out to eat at 9:45 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. especially in July and August when the temperatures may soar to 102° F -104° F. And of course here in Andalucía, we still have the siesta. Kids here also return home to eat lunch. There are no after-school activities at school.
Thank you for discussing such a sensitive topic such as identity. I could tell that it is an emotional issue for you.
Thank you again for your content.I know I'm paying close attention to your observations.
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My husband is from the Dominican Republic and he works 7 days a week, 12-14 hours a day except Sunday where he works a half day. When you come from a poor country relatively compared to the US it’s hard to shake the poverty mindset. My husband makes a 6 figure income, but he behaves like he could lose it all tomorrow. He’s constantly worried about money, although we actually have more than most of the people we know. He says it’s too easy in the US, and that in his country if you don’t work you don’t eat. I wish he could relax, but to be honest if he retired, he’d fall into a depression or maybe no longer “be alive”, if you know what I mean. Otherwise he is a very loyal and dedicated family man who takes a lot of pride in his work ethic. It’s just too bad that his company probably doesn’t even recognize his worth. So yeah, I completely understand why people in Mexico are hard workers, because it’s a pride thing.
Ah, that sounds rough, to have a strong work ethic can be both a blessing and a curse, and when we come from financially challenging backgrounds it’s hard to turn off the defense mechanisms that brought us to where we are. It’s a psychological trauma-response. It’s human.
One of the biggest culture shocks I've experienced in San Miguel is the lack of garbage cans throughout the city and recycling services. Everyone eats en La Calle but where do you dispose that trash? Also, the amount of people with dogs...They even make lil windows on their rooftops so the dogs can participate in the chisme🤣 Lastly, the amount of celebrations. I'm from Chi as well and have never heard of some of these holidays (Dia de los Locos) or Saints.
So many people eat out daily it’s impressive lol thank you for sharing with us your culture shocks. How long will you be in SMA maybe we can meet soon and share some of our culture shock experiences.
@@EatBailaTravel In the states till August pero cuando gusten...me avisan con tiempo para qué se queden en la casa💗
Hello again guys from the Chi I remember a culture shock when I first visited Mexico was how a lot of people especially women do the cheek kiss thing when meeting for 1st time unlike here in Chicago where people are so cold like why are you looking at me you know what I mean DF have friendly people
Hi! Kevin here, that used to happen to me in high school where I would meet white girls and give them a kiss in the cheek and they would be all weirded out. Once, a girl texted met to let me know she' didn't want anything with me. I was confused and it was because I had given her a kiss on the cheek haha. Saludos
Hola..Fortunately I've been in and out of Mexico for one to two+ week visits for 40 years. I also lived on the edge of a predominantly Mexican neighborhood back then.
Have always been "enchanted" by the vibe the instant I get off the plane in a Mexican city. Friendly and gracious good energy.
Five years ago I was nudged to go to the Yucatan. $130 N/S from LAX on SWest sealed the deal. I too was pleasantly surprised to find that you needed to bring your own bags to stores like MEGA.
Also shocked to notice all of the soda being consumed and long aisles filled with the nasty stuff. I haven't had more than a sip of soda in 3 decades.
A lady friend is on the management staff at Hard Rock. She grew-up in MX. Speaks 5 other languages and traveled the 🌎 for them. Stunned when I first met her to discover she works 6 days a week. She and 4 other friends took me to a Cenote. All of them work 6 days a week.
Just discovered you two and am enjoying your vlogs.
BTW..Spent thousands of hours in Chicago. First to visit relatives that lived in burbs. Later on multiple business trips. From being snowed in to sweltering even at the beach, I've experienced it all.😁
Good wishes!
Wow thanks for sharing all these memories! I look forward to reading more of your comments and insights. Thanks so much for commenting. Saludos!
Qué bueno! Siguen evitando los refrescos!
Aparte de no saludable la Coca Cola ha robado agua de muchos pueblos! 😏
Hey, Chicago! Woo!
Hey Chi-town!
Great video. One of my favorite culture shocks is how polite and courteous people are here in Mexico. Con permiso/propio, for example. Also saying good morning and good afternoon when you enter a store or pass somebody on the street. Of course not everyone is perfectly well mannered but in general the Mexicans strike me as kinder and less arrogant than people in the USA.
And saying “buen provecho”! This warm culture is part of what I love about Mexico 💚🤍❤️
And also “salud”, “usted dispense”, “ gracias”, “por favor”, etc. we call these courtesies. like “educación ” (polite is not exactly the meaning, is more like a person with education in values like communal living, respect to the others, kindness). We said “trata al otro cómo te gustaría ser tratado “ (behave with others as you would like them to behave with you). Greetings.
Se ven bien bonitos ustedes ❤️
☺️ muchas gracias 🌼
Aqua mineral, with Limon, good also with Tequila, to make a drink, add some stevia or monk fruit extract, 0 curbs and some salt on the rim, pretty close to a margarita without all the weight gaining sugar
Love that!
These culture shocks are real my family members tell me how much soda is consumed there. However I believe it's a lack in knowledge on how bad Soda is for the body. Many Mexicans don't know or understand the seriousness of it even here in the U.S. many family members consume alot of it. Me and my family don't consume surgery drinks or suger in our coffee and everyone like 😳 why. Saludos de NYC 🗽👋🏼
Yes, it is scary the amount that Coca-Cola is consumed our family members back in Chicago also consume a lot of soda and they get super offended if you say something to them. Our family from Veracruz is the only family that doesn't judge us for using drinking coffee without sugar. Coffee in Veracruz is so good and part of the culture which brings me to another culture shock. Lots of places in mexico drink soluble coffee while in Veracruz it's very rare.
It’s not that simple. Here in Mexico the water is in a very bad conditions to drink. In addition we have a Big problem with foreign companies that use drinkable water (corruption). And take that water to sell Beers and other things outside Mexico.
Wow, this is cool, i liked this vid and glad i bumped into your channel. I am white immigrant to US, lived most of my time in Chicago too. I've never been in Mexico but dream of going and been watching vids about it for over a year and try to work on my Spanish, it's slow. I don't wanna go to any resorts. I never saw Mexican-American point of view. Looking forward to watch more of your stuff. Thanks for sharing.
hey, sorry for the late reply, but welcome to our channel! If you like beaches, I like to recommend Puerto Vallarta for first-time visitors to Mexico. Great food, lots of mariachi music, enough English spoken for you to get by.
@@EatBailaTravel Ha, no worries, and thanks for the recommendation, i'll keep that name in mind. I mostly wanna go somewhere where i can walk around a city for a day or couple and NOT meet many Americans. But not very touristy beach would be great too. Thanks, and keep it up, you got a good thing going!
In the US many gringos (sorry, i still find it kind of akward referring to people from the States as "americans") speak about "drugs entering the US through the mexican border" and becoming a health problem for the youth of that country. Well, coca cola is Mexico's number one health issue. Mexico has a huge health problem due to diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity. Many mexicans die each year because of these health problems. Coca cola has a lot of power and has been pouring a lot of money in to the mexican political system to maintain it's huge presence and earnings in this country. I agree with you viewing it as sad. Coca colaa and fire arms coming to Mexico through our shared border are the two things that the US media will never aknowledge as the bad stuff that the US sends to Mexico and that kill many mexicans each year. in the end, no matter on which side of the border people are dieying or getting sick. Thanks for the video and your points of view. Bienvenidos a México.
muy bien dicho! muchas gracias
Thanks for the heads up! C H I T O W N
México is big on dental tourism. I suggest you take advantage of that, from just a check up to whitening or other more complicated procedures. 10:00
I got oral surgery (2 wisdom teeth removed) last year 😅
Wow , me sorprende un poco lo de la coca cola😅😅 , aquí en la familia no consumimos mucho , casi sólo en las grandes reuniones familiares o fiestas, tampoco comparto lo de los horarios de comida , aquí en el centro del país todo el día hay comida disponible a la venta , saludos y que esten muy bien en México!👍🇲🇽🙏🏻
hola muchas gracias por su comentario, sí la verdad a nosotros también nos sorprende lo de la Coca Cola pero pues que se puede hacer.. gracias un saludo!
I noticed in both Mexico and Colombia that they don’t really try to preserve food for very long. It seems like things are left out until they’re unhealthy and then thrown away. You also can’t trust refrigerated trucks. This makes a lot of sense with that seafood policy.
i think it may also have to do with the notion of preferring fresh food (not stuffed with preservatives)
The large meal in the middle of the day is very typical of Spain. We eat a pan tostada con tomate y café for breakfast at around 8-9 am and the main meal is between 1-4. All stores and schools close so everyone can have their big meal together. Many restaurants serve “Menu Al Dia”, for 8-12 euros. Includes your starter (1st course), of soup or salad, or croquetas, entrada (main course), which is usually a choice of 2-3 different things like paella, fish or pasta with meat, with a glass of wine included. Finally, menu Al Dia includes your postre. In the evening is usually tapas or if you are home, some cheese and bread or yogurt around 8-10 pm. So seeing the main course served in Mexico later than what we are used to in the US is not unusual.
Yes this is very true when I visited Spain when Jenny was living there I tried to go get groceries one day at 2pm and EVERYTHING WAS CLOSED. This was in Sevilla and I will never forget that. What part of Spain are you from if you don't mind us asking. We are hoping to go to Spain sometime soon we loved the diversity of culture and would love to explore some places we did not get to visit. Saludos
@@EatBailaTravel My Moms family is Spanish from Tangier, Morocco but now all my aunts and uncles live in Madrid. We have been all over Europe, especially Spain and hope to live there for a year so I can get my Spanish citizenship. My husband is a Mexican American citizen too. You know that as Mexican citizens, you can get your Spanish citizenship right? This gives you unlimited EU access! You just have to live in Spain for 2 years instead of the required 10 years and you can get Spanish (EU), citizenship. We have lived between Mexico and So. California for 30 years and our youngest just got married so we can go to Spain for a year before we become Abuelos 👵👴
The meal times and eating habits are the same because the Spanish conquistadors imposed their culture on Mexico.
So far for us, the plastic has been consistently better than in the US. Besides that I also love the living walls/vertical gardens in CDMX. The cigarette smoking is a major shock. Also, it’s been surprising how late everyone stays up till. Lol 😂 a lot more music , vendors, and even the common recording of “lavadoras, microondas, colchones o algo que vendan.” We are also amazed by how many vegan restaurants there is here!
We have not been to CDMX yet but look forward to checking that out. We hear a lot of good things about CDMX. I guess the cigarette smoking hasn't been a major shock for us because we have been to other places where the cigarette smoke is constant. Staying up late is a good one, Jenny and I try to stay on the routine to go to bed by 11pm and sometimes it's tough when family hangs out everyday till 2am drinking beers and then gets up to work at 8am lol The Music vendors are our favorite we are thinking of doing a game called "what's that sound?" and try to make a vlog out of it lol
In LA most the mariscos spots close after 5 too there’s a few big ones that are night spots but the real bomb ass low key marisco spots always close early
yes that makes sense because their catches are fresh and they run out early!
Mexico is america!!!
Yes, it is
This argument is annoying. We learn amounting different in the US, and you learn something different in Latin America. Our education systems are different.
@@thekingofmoney2000 yea, like how they teach us in the USA that there are 7 continents but most of the rest of the world recognizes 5 🤷🏻♀️
All very true points. Regarding school hours, my ahijado in Acapulco goes to school later in the day and doesn't get out till the evening hours. I am always surprised to see young students hanging around downtown at night. When I inquired about what I felt was "loitering" I was told "No, they just all got out of school".
Interesting! We’ve never seen that. I wonder if it’s more popular with prepas? Most of the kids we’ve interacted with (family) have been younger in the primary-middle school age
@@EatBailaTravel Yes, they were all prepas.
@@timelesstravelclub6240 could it be that they had double shifts at school -one morning and one afternoon 🤷🏻♂️
@@fergomez3817 I believe you are right about that Fer.
@@EatBailaTravel I’m a fellow Chicagoan who’s been living in Mexico for (OMG) 30 years, I’m 55. As far as public school there are morning and afternoon shifts beginning in secundaria.
You can have sea food anytime, just not on the see food spots. But Italian restaurants you will have pasta with shrimp or salmon. Every restaurant will have fish. But sure it might not be that fresh. Same with supermarkets
Good grief ! Cicero ?? Yeah CDMX is definitely a step up ! Live better , eat better and you can go to Chicago anytime!! Best of both Worlds
Hey, hey, Cicero will always be our hood! But sometimes a change is needed. CDMX is an amazing city though, for sure. And yea, it is nice to have easy access to direct flights to Chicago. We really do get best of both worlds.
Dejé de consumir refrescos hace unos meses y bajé bastante de peso y volumen!
te felicito por hacer ese cambio por tu salud!! 👏
I work from home now but i used to have my breakfast before 6am when working on site in the US. Now earliest places open at 8am. Lol i live in CD Juarez so i still go to El Paso Texas to buy my groceries. I might leave my apt at 7am on a Saturday or Sunday and i notice there are no cars on the roads. When i get to El Paso then that's a different story...
Very interesting to live on the border. So you live in Mexico but work online for an american company? Why did you choose to CD Juarez over El paso?
@@EatBailaTravel yes! I pay $400 in rent and i have nurses, doctors, and lawyers as neighbors. I could pay $600 in rent in El Paso but different types of neighbors. Lol
I thought they drink more soda because it's more accessible or more reliably clean than the drinking water. Is a bottle of soda less expensive than bottled water? I find Water more thirst quenching than soda.
I too almost never buy soda. I only drink it if it's offered free, like it comes with the value meal.
This is a great question we will find out for you. We actually haven't paid much attention to the coca cola prices since we don't buy any. But we will keep that in mind.
Water is available, theres plenty of water. Soda is just a cultural norm, most everyone drinks it
This also happens in the Philippines. I went and I’m Mexican American and I was like wait I need water when eating lol
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No nos gusta tomar Coca-Cola pero qué tal Micheladas y Margaritas esas nos encantan y las Margaritas de diferente sabor y con un buen tequila u Yam y que rico saben.
🤣😅 hay que ser selectivos con los vicios 🤪🍻
Hey Jenny and Kevin! Love your content! I'm planning to spend some time in Puerto Escondido next winter and your videos have helped me make that decision. Appreciate you! Let's grab a drink if you're still there next winter!
Oh sweet! We love Puerto so maybe we will see you there!
I haven’t been to Mexico in years but I remember that when we went to public restrooms we had to pay for the toilet paper and they only gave us a few sheets. Also, you couldn’t flush the toilet paper in the toilet. It had to go in a little plastic waste basket. Like I said, I haven’t gone in many years. Don’t know if that’s changed.
That hasn’t changed! 😅 that’s something we’re so used to we almost forget it’s a cultural difference haha thanks for mentioning it!!
It’s actually better for the environment to put used toilet paper on the trash instead of flushing. The extra amount of pressure to flush paper is a lot. So, even though it is accidental, it’s more environmentally friendly to put paper in the trash
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Gracias!
Gracias!
I knew Montezuma’s revenge was going to be brought up as one of the reasons for seeing doctors in Mexico… 😂
lol it's bound to happen!
I have the same perspective the the other way arround. I was born on California but raised my whole life in Mexico and when I moved to the USA I hated it. I had my cultural shocks too. And is true, I used to work so hard in Mexico and had only 1 day off a week, but my life was simpler and enjoyed much more even with a lower wage. Here in the USA life is very rutinary and you don't have any of the "liberties" the so much brag about. I miss my Mexico, I hope to move back some day. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
yea I know what you mean, life in the US can feel a bit robotic at times, and there's lots to enjoy but most often at a high cost $$ or you're too tired from being work-obsessed to enjoy things. thanks for sharing your perspective 🙂
I'm half Mexican half American and have Spanish my mom is from cotija Michoacan my mom's parents ara also from Michoacan my moms family live in Los reyes de Michoacán my mom has half brothers and sisters same mom but not same dad my grandma parents are from Mexico my grandpa parents are from Spain my dad is from Orange county my dad's parents are from Zacatecas my mom and my tia pacita are half sisters same mom but not same dad my tia pacita grandparents are from Brazil and my mom grandparents are from Mexico and Spain does this make my mama does this make my mom have Mexican and have Spanish my tia pacita
Can you do a chicano video pf people coming from the US living in mexico?? I lived in mexico 9 years ain't gonna lie had a sour experience I would like to hera other chicanos stories
Sorry to hear you had a rough experience. We will work on it when we come back to Mexico it would be an interesting topic to cover.
@@EatBailaTravel appreciate it 🙏
One of the things I liked the most about growing up in Mexico is that if you get pulled over while intoxicated with alcohol is not that big of deal, in most cases probably just pay a fine and probably just spend the night in jail ( or at least that how it was back then ) unless something really bad happens resulting in someone dying then you're in real trouble other than that is not a big deal no DWI'S or suspended Drivers License or anything like that and also alcohol is not illegal for underage to buy it, literally a 5 year old can go to the store and get beer for his dad, that was normal when I was there
We wouldn’t say that’s a great thing in Mexico, cause people shouldn’t be driving drunk anywhere. Driving drunk is risking your life and innocent lives as well nor should kids be buying alcohol for lazy parents that can’t get it themselves lol but it is what it is
You’re from Chicago call it pop :)
Lol true!
You have a nice day video
Thank you!
Guadalajara is great i really don't feel much a difference people here speak english . The culture shock is in the small towns . The roads are bad and people close streets without no permits and set up shop without permits either😅 hospitals are great had knee surgery coast me 1k in cocula a small cool little town an hour from guadalajara
lol yea a lot of business is informal and rules are often just "suggestions"..
What hours do you find street vendors offering food?
Seafood street vendors are in the morning til midday and tacos start around 6ish and end pretty late
Another reason for the high consumption of coke is because of the class system and lack of education. Drinking coke is a sign that you made it. That you can afford coke. I noticed the same thing with prepackaged baked goods like Bimbo. A lot of traditional bakeries we're put out of business because kids now want the Bimbo chocolate cake rolls they see on tv. Coke and other mass produced sugary foods are big with the lower classes because they didn't continue on to secundaria (high school) where they would have been taught a lot more on proper nutrition. Have you noticed that the rich people in Mexico are usually skinny (or a healthy weight) while many poor people are obese?
on top of that there's the predatory marketing that convinces people of the status that comes with drinking coke (on top of the fact that the high sugar content is addicting!) and people with less education are often more easily persuaded by big corporations. It's a shame ☹️
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Aww thanks 😇🫶🏼
What was your profession in Shy-town and what is your employment now in Mexico?
Jenny worked for the UIC and I Kevin worked at a warehouse in the freight department. Right now we are focused on our UA-cam Channel.
Thank you Kevin, you and Jenny continue posting videos. They are very helpful especially with someone that’s never been in the cities that you’ve posted. Hopefully in the next couple of months we’re able to go visit Merida and Progreso and enjoy the beaches and restaurants in the area. What months do you recommend in visiting Merida and Progreso? I’ve seen on the videos that you guys are sweating like crazy.
As a Mexican/American who was born in Arizona and my family in Sonora we are different than Mexican/Americans who are born in norther U.S states or away from border towns. Best way to explain is. Mexican/Americans born in the southwest are pretty much like Mexicans from Mexico and Mexicans from northern Mexico are like Mexican/Americans in the U.S.. Come to Tucson,San Diego or any U.S or Mexican border town and we share almost same ideals. Like I love drinking a lot of Coca Cola or Pepsi I drink diet sugar free but I love it lol Another culture shock in the U.S is that hugs are not popular. In Mexico a hug and kiss in a cheek is common . In the U.S. people get annoyed or uncomfortable. Here in the U.S. even as a woman I don’t hug and I am careful people don’t feel weird lol
hola… Anastasia… muy interesante e informativo to comentario. Con tu permiso voy a copiarlo y pegarlo (copy and paste)… y lo voy a usar para responder a Andres Ensastiga que hizo un comentario with misinformation.
This culture shocks are pretty much common for any foreigner... I thought you would say the differences between mexican-american and mexican culture.
Well I guess we are foreigners just like the rest, the biggest Mexican- American culture shock is language people are shocked at how we don’t have an accent. We’ll definitely do a video on this
I just spent 12 hours before getting some medical attention for a bad fall from a ladder, and this was in a top trauma medical facility in the USA. In Mexico the attention is within minutes. Medicine in Mexico is much more cheaper, humane and efficient.
yesss, it feels less business-focused and more people-focused for sure
You have cultural shocks with other states even growing up in Mexico
Yea absolutely! Culture in Veracruz is super different from Chihuahua the high is super different from Yucatán which is super different from Zacatecas and so on…
I've been mugged by the Police every time (4) in Monterrey, NL. Their base wage is less than a 7-Eleven® cashier...so walk straight🍺🥃. So many characters there. Cheers from Adelaide, Australia 👍 (quit my job and I got immunised and I'm trying to get to Guyana via the Dominican Republic and Monterrey soon - extended holiday 😎).
Sounds terrible but sounds like you like it enough to go back to Monterrey.
I was myself very surprised when I saw how popular Coca-Cola is in México, over here in Canada, can't even remember when was the last time I had a pop drink, no wander why it's so many overweight people in México, carbs, fat foods and Coca-Cola. Very sad.
Thanks USA in particular Atlanta Georgia headquarters of Coca-Cola. This company has a long history of illicit marketing and selling this product in Latin America. The bad water system in Mexico actually benefit Coca-Cola in selling their product, coincidence, I don’t know 🤷🏻♂️
On the bright side Mexican Coke does taste Way better because they use cane sugar. ✌️
Mexico was one of the first consumers of Coca-Cola in late 19th century.The history of Coca-Cola in Mexico has been largely shaped by the marketing tactics of Coca-Cola, including the portrayal of Coca-Cola as a Mexican product of which consumers should be proud of. When it comes to overweight people in Mexico and USA go hand in hand.
@@EatBailaTravel sad but true, pavlovian conditioning that goes back more than a century🤷🏻♂️
Iced tea anywhere?
Iced Tea everywhere
Ándale, precisamente lo que me interesa saber.
Soda consumption is so unfortunate-it's sad. Stateside I'm into my sweet tea with limón, over soda.
When I lived in Guerrero, as a kid, we had lots of Aguas Frescas. They had those iconic glass containers for various types of Aguas.
Que lástima que ya no los tengan.
Plastic use--
Those plates and plastic are so, "cafre" (classless). They outta use food-grade paper over plastic.
Lunch at 4pm is crazy.
I've gone to work to la CDMX. I've had to run out to grab me some tacos, to hold me over.
I'm used to going to lunch early.
I go in at 9am and lunch 1130am,
My big problem is México is racism and classism. I can't stand being called güero, when I'm moreno! Jajaja
I guess I gotta work on that, since I can't change them. I've tried to explain it yo them about how racist that is. That are quick to call out the US racism. While there racism in the US, I think you will agree that its worse in Mex.
Classism get to me as well. I been dirt poor growing with an immigrate single mother. I've also ran around with very rich and classy people, yet I feel, México is way worse.
I don't know how I'm gonna deal with your people, chicos, jajaja I'd hate to give up on them and return to the USA too quick.
That's why I'm keeping an eye on y'all to see how well y'all fare.
Bueno, saludos y que la sigan pasando chido!
Haha we appreciate your insight Lucio! Yes indeed racism and classism in Mexico is huge. It irks me too when they call us “güer@“ as a form of “flattery”, particularly street vendors trying to make sales.
Mexico is not the US remember this! We have no problem to call people: white, black, chino, and so on because we don’t say it in an undermine way. We have mixed families for ages so different from the US. Consider this.
@@EatBailaTravel racism is not a big deal so different that in the US. We have a history in mixed Family for decades we don’t humilliate people for the color they have we don’t have a census that specify what type of race they have. All are mexicans no matter what color.
@@rafaelinclan4900
Please...
Mexicans (and I am), are racists and classists.
Trust me, I know the US racism and the Mex one.
When you're a customer and they address you as "Güero" (white), when you're moreno (brown).
Again, know your position, it's a compliment. Just because you say it's a compliment, doesn't mean it can't be racist.
@@lucio.martinez no mames stop being a fresa
How can I get a remote job in Mexico. Websites? American companies ?
You can try searching on Indeed or LinkedIn. More and more companies are hiring remote workers but I’m not sure which ones. It depends on your skill set too
Since you mentioned Montezuma's revenge, do you take any Antiparasitic drugs? I saw on some other videos that stores have these all the time.
We’ve never taken any but we have heard about them. Doctors haven’t recommended them to us so we haven’t really bothered looking into it 🤔
Wich par of Mexico you are talking about?
in this video, not any part of mexico in particular, just generally. But we're working on a video now for culture shocks specific to Mexico City! coming soon
My Mom said she was served gansitos with coca cola when she was kids.... Too much sugar 😮
She's mexicana 🇲🇽
yum, I love gansitos lol but yes, way too much sugar!
Plastic bags over plates of street food is the cheapest option. Washing dishes is no longer necessary. But they should switch to paper plates but then again 1 paper plates (5 cents) is more expensive than 1 plastic bag (1 cent).
I get why the plastic bags are convenient but I wish there was a more sustainable option that is also economical for the vendors 🙁
How much r bifocal contacts out there. In two years I’m moving to s l p from Houston maybe sooner. Things r ridiculously expensive in the states
Neither one of us wear those so we don’t know 😬 sorry
We consume so much coca because we need the energy to continue being the hardest working people of the world
😅 hard to argue with that one!
Como mexicano,para nada me siento representado por esos tantos mexicanos que consumen refresco! Es una pena
Pero si en el consumo de bebidas azucaradas es estados unidos quien más consume en el mundo, solamente que para que no se vea lo dividen
Desafortunadamente, No. Mexico es el líder de consumo de Coca Cola en el mundo. Es algo horrible que la Coca Cola le allá hecho a las comunidades de Mexico. Coca les roba el agua a Mexico y luego se las vende más barata que el agua para que consuman Coca Cola.
Lo peor es que Mexico tiene tantas bebidas ricas y más saludables que la Coca cola. Pero la realidad es así tienes calor “una coca” te dio un susto “una coca cola” algo para repetir “una coca cola”
I think the soda thing is because of the fact that tap water is not drinkable
That’s a great point! Definitely a factor. If I’m going to spend money to buy a drink, I could see why people go for the bottle of Coca Cola rather than the bottle of water
It is true that the Mexican working class makes a lot of hours. But unfortunately we attend too many hours of low productive working results. We use to make a lot of stops, laughing (chacoteo). So effective working hours are extremely low.
when you're not getting paid enough, it makes sense to try to squeeze in some enjoyment into those long hours
Any tips on how to get a discount/good deal when visiting mexico? There was this store in zacatecas that had my last name. I asked the cute girls if they could hook it up, i showed my license and they said the owners get mad lol
Haha nice try! Hmm I think being personable, friendly and connecting on a human level with people usually makes them more inclined to give you a good deal.