Cultural Differences Between The United States And Mexico

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Growing up in a border city in the state of Texas is like living in a foreign country when compared to capital cities, or small towns rich in cattle and agriculture scattered across the nation. Being able to go from one country to another, the United States and Mexico, within minutes has given me a unique way of understanding and be able to adapt to the two different cultures at the same time. Being born in Mexico, and having to move to the US at a young age wasn’t a huge culture shock. Giving me the opportunity to have a broad vision of how bonds could be created within two countries, without having to abandon my heritage.

Many countries that stand out for their unique customs that set them apart from everyone else. That sense

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