Mexico is one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. However, Mexico also has a very distinct culture, recognizable to anyone, anywhere in the world. Their music, art, food, and language all stand out to all. The music of the mariachi band; the vibrant paintings; the sweet sopapillas; and the pronounced rolling of their “R’s” are just a few well-known things ingrained in their culture. Also important, are the business opportunities available in Mexico. As an obstetrician, the chances of finding work in Mexico are very high, as every country in the world needs doctors to deliver babies. Mexicans speak Spanish, which is very convenient because I took Spanish courses in high school so I would not need to learn the language. …show more content…
When working in Mexico, I would choose to work for a local hospital, due to the limited liability that comes with working under a company. For meeting with my clients, I would conform to the Mexican society’s expectations of proper business attire: a blouse and a conservative, knee-length skirt. However, when working, I would wear my work uniform. When I meet my clients, I will shake hands with them when I introduce myself. Excessive eye contact is seen as disrespectful so I will try to keep eye contact to a minimum (“Guide To Mexico”). When addressing my client, I will refer to them as Senor/a and then their first surname. Mexicans have two surnames; the first from their father and the second from their mother (“Guide to Mexico”). Most of my appointments would be around early to late afternoon, to form a closer relationship with my clients, as Mexicans place personal thoughts into most professional and business decisions (“Guide to Mexico”). While in the hospital, I will have to be fluent in Spanish. There will be emergency situations with the labor of a mother and the delivery of a baby, so there can be no room for miscommunication between me and my coworkers. Obstetricians can find business anywhere in the world and Mexico is an amazing
Texas in it self is a highly diverse multicultural society. It takes on many aspects of many different cultures. One very noticeable culture that has a great impact on Texas would be that of the Mexican culture. Because Mexican culture is so apparent in Texas, that it is easy to compare and contrast some cultural aspects between Mexican and American cultures. This attempt to compare and contrast these two different yet similar cultures will increase awareness and acceptance of cultural differentiation. In order to examine these two cultures closely, I will use Hofstede's
While the density of the Mexican culture will vary in different regions of the United States, the likelihood of having to communicate within it is quite high, especially in the nursing profession. This paper will discuss
Mexico is a lovely country just south of the United states. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean are on the borders of this country. It is approximately two million square kilometers. The two main climates are tropical and desert, which are two very hot climates. It is plentiful with natural resources such as gold, timber, zinc, and silver. There are approximately two hundred million people who inhabit Mexico, and the predominant language spoken is spanish. The vast majority of people follow a christian faith, but it is not forced upon the citizens. The laws of Mexico is for the most part similar to the United states, but can slightly differ.
Mexican culture is colorful and rich, enriched with pride and heritage. Family values and strong moral constitution have sustained the culture for hundreds of years. I have had the pleasure to interact and consort with the Mexican culture most of my life in the business that I'm in. Dedication and hard work are the stables that bound the stigma of the Mexican culture. Being that I truly honor the culture I have chosen a friend of mine that I work with to perform my interview upon. My interviewee is Maria Dimas; she was born in Cancun Mexico but has lived most of her life in the United States.
II. Thesis Statement: Mexico is an interesting country, with many different and people and customs, as well as major problems.
The United States is a nation of immigrants; they have virtually every culture of the world within its borders. Due to this reason, there must be a certain level of cultural competency within its people. A comparison and contrast will be made to compare the Hispanic cultural views on medical care to the American cultural views toward medical care. I chose to explore Hispanic culture because of my background but most importantly due to its richness of unique characteristics. I will provide an overview on how heredity, culture, and environment can influence behavior in the medical office. Furthermore, I will express my opinion about why a medical assistant,
Mexico’s Health Beliefs and Practices and Space Orientation Since ancient times medicine has been practiced world wide with a variety of techniques and beliefs. Despite the differences amongst every culture and nation, advancements in medicine and medical practices are made every year. These advancements are made by learning, applying, and testing practices that are foreign to one another. Medicine is a universal practice that brings the world together all with the hope to help aid people with illnesses or injuries.
Mexico and the United States are countries that have several aspects to relate and compare the differences that exist between them. Each country has its own characteristics, and is a way of being able to identify to other countries. In this case, Mexico and United States are independent parents with an extensive history where we can know aspects of each one of them. Mexico is characterized by being a country of religious traditions and U.S. for being the first world power. In addition to the above, it is important to highlight the differences existing between the countries of Mexico and United Stated as well as their similarities.
According to the CIA, Mexico has become the US ' second-largest export market and third-largest source of imports. In 2014, two-way trade in goods and services exceeded $590 billion. (###) Mexico has free trade agreements with 46 countries, putting more than 90% of trade under free trade agreements. (###) In 2012, Mexico formally joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and formed the Pacific Alliance with Peru, Colombia, and Chile. Mexico’s economy is made up from the agriculture industry and several other industries. The agricultural products are: corn, wheat, rice, beans, fruit, cotton, coffee, wood products, and soybeans and the industries services are: iron and steel, food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, petroleum., textiles, mining, and tourism. (###) In Coastal cities like Cancun, tourism, is an essential part of local economy. A clear majority of Mexico’s population lives in poverty. According to Boundless, 44.2% of Mexico’s population lives below the poverty line as defined by the country’s National Council of Social Development Policy Evaluation. This part of the population has trouble meeting basic human needs such as stable shelter, food, and health care. According to Geo-Mexico, the same report found that almost 60% of Mexico’s population matched the criteria for “lower class”, while only 1.7% of the population could be best
Mexican culture (Hispanic in general) is known for being one of the most family-oriented and connected cultures in the world. Traditionally,
The timing of prenatal care of most Mexican-origin women is relatively late compared to the pregnancies from other races and a lot of Mexican pregnancies have not received ideal medical care. The cause would be that they are encountering language barrier. In the article “Prenatal Care Experiences and
When I asked the client about her views and beliefs, referred back to Mexico and the culture. It was interesting as the client was born in America, but she says
Like an enormous living museum, Mexico City provides an extraordinary showplace for the thousands of years of human cultural achievement that Mexico has attained. It ranks as one of the world's great capitals and is a must for anyone craving to understand Mexico's complex past, its fast-paced present, and its ever challenging future. The size and grandeur of the city are staggering. It is not only the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Western Hemisphere, but, by some accounts, has also become the largest city in the world. Before we look at present day Mexico City, let us look into it deep and storied past.
Relocating to Mexico with my wife, will affect my earnings and retirement amount. I will be forced to terminate my employment. By quitting my job my money accumulated in ira retirement savings, would cease to grow, investing’s end if employee leaves the company. By quitting my job I would not be contributing to my Social Security taxes, this will affect dramatically my retirement
Since Mexico started becoming democratized in around 2002 the country has been showing “strong macroeconomic growth” (Werz, 2016) and in 2012 Mexico’s GDP was growing at a steadier rate then the US. The most important ingredient in Mexico’s success is a middle class that consists of men and women, who are “younger, more educated, wealthier, healthier, and more willing and able to integrate women into the labor force than any previous