1. Difference in Mexican and American Culture

2. Mexico and the United States share a common border of around 3,141 km on the northern side. However, despite their close physical proximity, lots of dissimilarities are observed in the culture, beliefs, traditions and norms of social conduct of the people in these two countries.

3. The culture of the United States has a strong effect of colonization of British Empire. Americans have liberally blended their culture with many other cultures that have been imported by immigration of various communities from all over the world. Whereas, the Mexican culture has retained the complexity of its history. Mexicans have tried to preserve their culture and lifestyle in a conservative manner. Some aspects of the cultures of the United States and the Mexican people, that show remarkable disparity are given

4. A vast majority of Mexican people use Spanish language. In fact, Mexico is the country which has the largest Spanish speaking population in the whole world, probably more than even Spain. This is is due to the fact that Mexico was a Spanish colony and was under Spanish rule for almost three hundred years. Under the Spanish influence, all the native languages of Mexico lost their vigor. On the other hand, English is the most popular language among the Americans, purportedly an influence of British colonization in the 17th and 19th centuries. Language

5. Religion Religion has had a very strong influence in the lives of Mexicans. Around ninety per cent of Mexicans follow the traditions of Roman Catholicism. All festivals of the Mexicans are centered around their religion. While Americans are also known to be religious, they have a more liberal outlook towards religion Religion Religion has had a very strong influence in the lives of Mexicans. Around ninety per cent of Mexicans follow the traditions of Roman Catholicism. All festivals of the Mexicans are centered around their religion. While Americans are also known to be religious, they have a more liberal outlook towards religion

6. People Mexican people are sensitive and emotional by nature. They try to avoid any kind of confrontation. They follow their traditional customs and etiquette. Mexicans consider titles and positions as their status symbols and not money.

7. Americans, on the other hand, are tough by nature. They feel sensitivity is a form of weakness. Work is their foremost priority. Efficient performance is well appreciated among the Americans. They look at money as a status symbol that gives them a sense of achievement.

8. Family Family comes first for the Mexicans; their profession comes second. In most Mexican families, the men work to earn money and the women take care of the domestic chores. Children are brought up with a lot of parental care and attention. They love to settle down in one place and prefer to stay with their family.

9. Americans, on the other hand, tend to give a lot of importance to their profession, sometimes more than to their family. Both men and women have a professional life. So the women in the family have to work both inside and outside home. Children are brought up in a more independent manner, with minimal guidance from parents.

10. Food Mexican foods are famous all over the world. They are very appetizing because of their flavors as well as the use of colors and decorations. Mexicans prepare different varieties of corn- based delicacies. They use a lot of spices and herbs in their cuisines. Though most of their dishes have originated in Mexico; many have some Spanish influence also.

11. Americans have a large variety of styles of cooking. Most of their traditional cuisines have undergone a sea change over a period of time, due to the influence of various immigrant communities. Americans are very fond of meat. Beef, pork, venison are their favorites. They like their meat to be prepared in a slow-cooking style.

12. Art and Music Mexico has a very rich tradition of folk art. There are certain common angular and linear patterns that Mexican artists tend to repeat often. Crafts like clay pottery is very famous.

13. American artists, on the other hand, use a realistic style in their art form. They use different types of paints to make landscapes and portraits.

14. Music Mexican music reflects the flavor of its native heritage. Their music has a lot of use of drums, flutes, maracas etc. Their folk songs are known as 'corridos', which is very popular among Mexicans and are played during festivals. American music has a touch of multi-ethnicity. Jazz, pop, hip- hop, rock and roll are some of the wide variety of American music. American music is heard by people across the globe. American music industry is the largest in the world.