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11 conceptos que identifican a méxico en el extranjero

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11 conceptos que identifican a méxico en el extranjero

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Traditions, tacos and mariachis are some of the concepts that people associate more when people talk about mexico, obviosly this is on the point of view of people that doesn't live here.

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En los últimos días Latinoamérica se unió ante las injustas palabras expresadas mundialmente sobre los mexicanos, sobre los migrantes y esta vez no queremos darle respuesta a esa opinión, nos complace más resaltar nuestras tradiciones, nuestro patrimonio y nuestra historia.

Eso lo hacemos cada que empezamos a escribir un artículo en este tu blog y nos hace felices el saber si aportamos algo en tu vida de viajero o que mejor que crezca tu orgullo por México.
¿Te gustaría saber cómo verdaderamente percibe el mundo a tu país?
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¿Qué es lo primero que piensas cuando escuchas la palabra: México?, hicimos esta pregunta a personas de todo el mundo y no vas a creer lo que nos dijeron:

1. Pirámides.

Mario de Uruguay.

"Cuando me nombran México enseguida asemejo las pirámides en el medio de los árboles" Mario.

2. Virgen de Guadalupe.

Aleks de Perú.

"Creo que en Perú y en México somos iguales, en cultura, personas, hospitalidad, como digo, si tuviera que elegir dónde vivir si no es aquí sería México" Aleks.

3. Cultura Culinaria.

Alys de Cuba.

"Esa variedad de recetas con todos esos sabores, la comida mexicana hace la diferencia" Alys.

4. Tradición.

Brennan de Estados Unidos.

"Tradition, culture, and how important family is to the Mexican people" Brennan.

5. Generosidad.

Sergio de Argentina.

"Recordando mis primeros momentos en el país, me impactó la generosidad de la gente, su "mi casa es tu casa", el siempre ayudar aunque la situación no sea cómoda, creo que es esa: generosidad" Sergio.

6. Mariachis.

Marthu de Venezuela.

¡La Música mexicana simplemente no conoce de fronteras!

7. Tacos.

Jeremy de Francia, Eduardo de Colombia y Hanako de Japón.

"Cuando escucho la palabra México, me imagino 'tacos' 'mariachi'. Creo que gente mayoría piensan mismo que yo de Japon" Hanako.

8. Día de Muertos.

Betty de Alemania.

Fotografía: Luis Fernando Moreno

"Día de los muertos nos dio a conocer mucho aquí en Alemania y ese evento se hace cada vez en más ciudades" Betty.

9. Alegría.

George de España.

"El Mexicano siempre se está riendo, hasta de la muerte".

10. Tequila.

Vannesa de Brasil y Olga de Pitemberg.

"Tequila, cerveza, amigos, fiesta, las playas, aguacates" Olga.

11. Emociones.

Mirko y Gloria de Italia.

Foto: Visitmexico.com

"En una sola palabra es difícil, hablando con mi socio me salio uff... Pero escrito así no rinde la idea, para mi la palabra es TODO, Todo porque para mí es mi vida, aquí regresé a vivir, mi felicidad, mi serenidad, mi casa... Por eso para mi es todo. Para mi socio es EMOCIONES porque cada cosa para él es emoción... los perfumes del México, los niños, la playa, la gente". Gloria y Mirko, Caffe Italia.

El tequila y los tacos son símbolos que definitivamente representan a México internacionalmente pero lo mejor fue recibir tantas respuestas de sentimientos positivos que sin duda motivan en muchos aspectos.

Te invito a que, además de poner empeño en lo que haces, sigas cuidando a México y sobre todo estas respuestas te animen a rescatar valores así como a seguir tratando al paisano con respeto y al turista como si fuera de nuestra familia.
Y por último, seamos los mejores comunicadores de nuestra gente y de nuestro país.

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11 Conceptos que Identifican a México en el Extranjero

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En los últimos días Latinoamérica se unió ante las injustas palabras expresadas mundialmente sobre los mexicanos, sobre los migrantes y esta vez no queremos darle respuesta a esa opinión, nos complace más resaltar nuestras tradiciones, nuestro patrimonio y nuestra historia.

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With the current economical and political climate in Chile, it's easy to come to conclusions about the country despite not having been there previously. With the rise in tension about the new constitution and the riots and protests that happened in 2019, there may be a lot of confusion about the state of the country let alone how they do things.

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In what was expected to be a tight race, the 35-year-old former student protest leader defeated his far-right rival José Antonio Kast by 10 points.

Mr Boric told supporters he would look after democracy, promising curbs on Chile's neoliberal free market economy.

He will lead a country that has been rocked in recent years by mass protests against inequality and corruption.

Mr Boric's victory prompted celebrations on the streets of the capital Santiago, with his supporters waving flags and honking car horns.

In his speech, Mr Boric said he was taking on the job with humility and a "tremendous sense of responsibility", vowing to "firmly fight against the privileges of a few".

Official results gave Mr Boric 56% of the votes against Mr Kast's 44%. Mr Kast conceded defeat barely an hour-and-a-half after polls closed, and with around half of ballots counted.

Both candidates offered starkly different visions for the country, and both are outsiders representing political parties that have never been in government.

Once the most stable economy in Latin America, Chile has one of the world's largest income gaps, with 1% of the population owning 25% of the country's wealth, according to the United Nations.

Mr Boric has promised to address this inequality by expanding social rights and reforming Chile's pension and healthcare systems, as well as reducing the work week from 45 to 40 hours, and boosting green investment.

The president-elect also promised to block a controversial proposed mining project which he said would destroy communities and the national environment.

Chile's currency, the peso, plunged to a record low against the US dollar after Mr Boric's victory. Stock markets fell by 10%, with mining stocks performing particularly badly.

Investors are worried stability and profits will suffer as a result of higher taxes and tighter government regulation of business.

Gabriel Boric's speech was one of inclusion, emphasising that everyone would be a protagonist in his government. And he said he would be a president for all, even those who had not voted for him. He knows that Congress is split and he has his political opponents, but he welcomed it as a chance for dialogue.

This vote was deeply polarised, making Chileans decide between a man who praised the country's dictatorship and a protest leader who, his opponents said, would bring disorder and instability.

But in the end Chileans voted for a new era. And a new kind of president.

For many this result was a natural conclusion of the past few years. Protests exploded in 2019 with a rise in transport costs and, a year later, Chileans voted to rip-up the dictatorship-era constitution, and write a newer, more inclusive one.

Now a new leader has come out of all of this. But one of Gabriel Boric's biggest challenges will be to unite the millions of Chileans who voted for the other side.

Supporters responded to the victory with uncontained joy.

"I'm very excited because this is an achievement of the people," Andres Rodriques told Reuters news agency. "There have been many years of abuse and we need a renovation within politics. I have a lot of faith and hope in the youth."

Patricia Alarcon said she was really happy. "I always had faith in Boric because I think our country deserved this - we deserved freedom, integration - we deserved this result," she said.

A former student protest leader, Mr Boric backed the mass demonstrations against inequality and alleged corruption that rocked Chile in 2019 and 2020.

His rival, meanwhile, stood on a platform of law and order, pledging cuts to tax and social spending. Mr Kast also defended the legacy of Gen Pinochet, who took power in a coup and ruled the country from 1973 to 1990. Under his leadership more than 3,000 people were murdered by the state or disappeared.

In a tweet, Mr Kast said he had called Mr Boric to congratulate him on his "great triumph", adding: "From today he is the elected President of Chile and deserves all our respect and constructive collaboration".

The country is going through huge changes after voting overwhelmingly last year to re-write Chile's Pinochet-era constitution.

Outgoing President Sebastián Piñera said Chile was living in "an environment of excessive polarisation, confrontation [and] disputes," and urged his successor to "be the president of all Chileans".

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Leftist Gabriel Boric to become Chile's youngest ever president

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In what was expected to be a tight race, the 35-year-old former student protest leader defeated his far-right rival José Antonio Kast by 10 points. Mr Boric told supporters he would look after democracy, promising curbs on Chile's neoliberal free market economy.

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Varanasi delcared as first ever SCO tourist and cultural capital

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Varanasi delcared as first ever SCO tourist and cultural capital

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The Indian delegation at the SCO summit in this historic Uzbek city of Samarkand was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Uzbekistan handed over the rotating presidency of the grouping to India for the year 2022-23. The foreign secretary said several events would be organised by the Uttar Pradesh go…

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Diversity. The U.S. is often called a melting pot because its people come from many different backgrounds and cultures, and there are such a wide variety of beliefs, values, and traditions.

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Updated: 27 July 2020
Living in a new country is going to be fun and exciting, but it's also going to be an adjustment. You might find yourself asking "What does this phrase mean?" or "Why do Americans do that?" in response to some American habits. We'll share some of the most common things to keep in mind about Americans and U.S. culture before you arrive.

Think BIG

Whereas other countries emphasize being practical, compact and concise, Americans often prefer large and luxurious. Don't be surprised by the enormous trucks and massive SUVs sprawling across parking lots. Americans like their space. To them, large can be practical. Thinking big also applies to American food: most restaurants serve very large portions. It's not uncommon for someone to order a sizable meal and then take the remainder home as leftovers.

Some restaurant entrees are also meant to be shared. If you're going out to eat and aren't sure of the portion size, it's okay to ask your server what they recommend! There is a counter-movement against the "big is better" mentality, however. Many people, especially young urbanites, are buying eco-friendly cars, shopping for local and healthy foods, and trying to lower their consumption and waste as much as possible.

"To-go" concept - Eating on the run

Most Americans are always on the go. It seems they are often running from one appointment to the next, going to and from work, picking up kids, running errands, and going to business meetings and social outings. Because Americans are regularly on the move, there is often not enough time to have a formal, sit-down meal. A common expression you'll hear is, "24 hours in a day is not enough!"

You may be surprised to see Americans walking around with coffee mugs, beverages, or food packaged in to-go containers. You'll probably see people eating a slice of pizza on the street (especially in New York City) or drinking a cappuccino while in line at the bank. You'll notice that drive-thru windows are common at fast-food restaurants around the country; according to DoSomething.org, 20% of all American meals are eaten in the car. For many Americans, there isn't enough time to sit down in a café and enjoy a cup of coffee, or relax for a few minutes and eat a snack, so you'll often hear them order their food and drinks "to go."

Going out to eat or ordering take-out

Americans eat out not only in the interest of time and convenience, but because it's fun! The U.S. is a melting pot of different cultures, bringing along a variety of tasty food options. Dining out allows Americans to explore new cuisines and food varieties. Even in small American towns, you're likely to find pizza, Chinese, Japanese, or Mexican food. In larger cities, you'll find restaurants devoted to Ethiopian, Brazilian, or Afghani cuisine. It's important to keep in mind that people's habits always vary. Some people rarely eat out, but it is not uncommon for Americans to eat out several times a week. In addition to bringing lunch from home, many Americans get take-out for lunch or go out to lunch everyday.

Sports

Many Americans love and follow sports, the most popular being football, baseball and basketball. You'll discover that a major difference between your home country and the USA is that the following of soccer is much smaller in the U.S. than in other countries. Sports can be a huge uniting and dividing factor among Americans. During football and basketball season, you might see your coworkers getting into spirited debates about whose team is better. Football is fun to watch but can be pretty confusing to follow, but you can ask your American colleagues to help you out. You might even understand why over 100 million Americans watched the 2017 Super Bowl!

Competition

Like many other cultures, Americans thrive on competition. From a young age, children are encouraged to work hard and try their best to succeed at a task, particularly in academics, sports, and other hobbies. Universities tend to be very competitive, so parents prepare their kids early for the admissions process. Some high schools and even pre-schools have competitive admission, and even Girl Scouts vie to sell the most cookies during fundraising drives to earn great prizes. You will see that many Americans are ambitious as well. They are proactive and if they want to accomplish something, they go for it. They don't tend to sit back and wait for others to catch up.

Political Correctness (or being "P.C.")

Since the U.S. is so diverse, there is a general practice of always respecting other cultures and people's differences, especially when communicating and expressing your ideas. An underlying rule is to not to use words or expressions that could be interpreted as offensive, regardless of whose company you are in. Your co-workers may be of different ages, genders, and races, and political correctness is a way to help everybody feel comfortable with the group dynamic.

Small Talk

A lot of Americans participate in what is called small talk, where you make conversation with strangers or acquaintances about non-controversial topics, such as the weather, sports, or popular television shows. While waiting at a bus stop, in line at a store, or in an elevator, don't be startled if a stranger says something to you like, "Did you watch the Super Bowl last night? What a game!" They might also make a joke about the long line you're both in, or comment on the current situation. Small talk is supposed to be harmless, so it's not okay if a stranger says something that makes you uncomfortable.

Independence

The idea of being self-sufficient is valued highly in the U.S. Many American kids and teenagers leave home for extended periods of time, often for summer camps or travel. Upon graduating secondary school, many Americans choose colleges and universities outside of and often far from their hometowns. College students generally live on their own or in residence halls with other students while at school for two to four years and many move away from their childhood homes after graduation. After 17 or 18 years, most Americans no longer live at home with their families. They also do their own shopping, laundry, cooking, and pursue careers or studies on their own.

The idea of being self-sufficient and being on your own is valued highly in the U.S.

Diversity

The U.S. is often called a melting pot because its people come from many different backgrounds and cultures, and there are such a wide variety of beliefs, values, and traditions. There is no such thing as the typical American - that's part of what makes it such an interesting place! Customs vary from region to region and family to family. If you're invited to a cookout in California, that might mean grilling on the beach; in Texas, it could be a barbecue competition in a park, or a block party in the middle of the street in New York City. So get out and experience whatever traditions your host community has to offer!

Speaking Up

In general and in the workplace, Americans are known for speaking up and generally going after what they want. Particularly in the workplace, you may be surprised to see that Americans are not afraid to voice their ideas. While your supervisor is your superior and should always be treated with respect, it's okay not to hold back and ask a question if you have one. If you need clarification on a project, your employer would prefer that you let them know. While there is certainly a difference between speaking up and being subversive or rude, it's okay to say something!

This is just a basic overview of American culture! If you found these facts interesting, you can check out a Career Training USA participant's account of culture in the USA. Of course, reading won't immerse you in culture. If you really want to experience the USA, consider applying to an American internship to see the country while simultaneously furthering your career!

By InterExchange Staff

Experience American culture and add international skills to your resume.

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6 minute read Updated: 27 July 2020 Living in a new country is going to be fun and exciting, but it's also going to be an adjustment. You might find yourself asking "What does this phrase mean?" or "Why do Americans do that?" in response to some American habits.

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What general assumptions could we summarize about what culture is like?

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How does the media influence our perspective of the world?

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How does the media influence our perspective of the world?

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