5 culture shocks of living in Mexico as Mexican-Americans

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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.

I've had great experiences with the doctors and pharmacies in Mexico too. No waiting 6 months for an appointment!!!!

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. ✌️

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!

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.

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

Thank you for sharing, it's nice to see a couple to succeed in Mexico..

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.

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.

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 ❤️ .

I love you guys. Y’all have that older sibling knowledge and vibe. I’ve been thinking a lot lately on moving to Mexico.

I’m thinking about moving to Mexico after the army. I just want to start over again. Embrace my culture

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

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.

Excellent insight guys, thanks for sharing your experiences honestly! 🤙💖

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.

I really appreciate these videos. I have an upcoming trip to Mexico and it’s great to get this insight prior to visiting.

I really enjoy your videos. Please keep them coming.

Great and insightful video. Enjoying your channel!