REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK | Going back to the USA after living in MEXICO
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- We're in Tulum sharing our unexpected reverse culture shocks in the United States after 1 year in Mexico.
►Want to learn Spanish? Try what we use: www.rocketlang...
For over a year, we've been living in Mexico. When we first started traveling in Mexico, each day was filled with new culture shocks: language, food, interactions, driving-you name it!
We had a feeling we might experience some REVERSE culture shocks in the United States when we went back, but we didn't think they'd be THESE! Join us in our Mexico travel vlog 2019 as we share all the cultural differences between living in Mexico and living in America (USA).
I think we'll need to do a Part 2 reverse culture shock travel vlog when we fly back to Phoenix, Arizona in a month. There's a lot about Vegas that is shocking on its own, whether you've been living in the USA or living abroad. What's a reverse culture shock you experienced after living in another country for a while?
ABOUT US (MADDIE & JORDAN)
In January 2018, we sold everything we owned in the US (except our husky Laska & what fit in our tiny, tangerine Prius C3) to travel the world-starting with Mexico. Since then, we've been making travel videos about our life in Mexico and the new experiences we encounter while traveling the world. If you'd like to join our shenanigans, subscribe to our RUclips channel. You can also poke around our social media to find out what we’re up to each week.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Tangerine Travels Extras!
► EMAIL NEWSLETTER: aw194924.aweb....
► CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP: / @tangerinetravels
► PATREON: / tangerinetravels
Things I mention in my videos!
► Learn Spanish Fast: www.rocketlang...
► VPN: www.TangerineVP...
► Mail Forwarding Service: travelingmailb...
Follow us on social media!
► FACEBOOK: / tangerinetravels
► INSTAGRAM: tangerinetravelsjordan
► TWITTER: / tangerinetravls
► FOLLOW MADDIE, former partner of Tangerine Travels: linktr.ee/tang...
► BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: ourtangerinetravels@gmail.com
A HUGE THANK YOU to our Muy, Muy Mandarinas
and Executive Tangerineys on Patreon!
❤ Shawn McAllister + Josie & Steve ❤
We ONLY include affiliate links for products we use, love, and trust. If you make a purchase after clicking on our links, we may earn a commission which helps us continue our travels and produce more videos.
#TangerineTravels #ReverseCultureShock #LivingInMexico
Rocket Spanish: www.rocketlanguages.com/spanish/premium/?aff=tangerinet&type=freetrial
I am definitely going to start ..i have some friends that speak fluently and are from the Guadalajara region.. They are helping also..
Dont feel bad,its not you..I'm fluent in both English and spanish and after being in mexico for a few weeks or a month I automatically want to speak spanish and struggle a litle with English and vice versa, when I go to Mexico, I struggle with my spanish the first few days...
HeyI I have something that might be helpful for you!
So for years I've had troubles with my gut where I was constantly sick and with constant diarrhea. I 'm 6'3" but only weighted at 149lbs at one point.
A few months ago, I got sick with a pneumonia and when I went to the hospital I got interned because I was also very anemic.
So they treated the anemia and gave me some strong antibiotics.
While I was taking the antibiotics, I started taking pro-biotics...
lo and behold... all of my gut troubles went away!
I rapidly gained 20 lbs! (all gut...)
I pieced together my past 10 years and figured out what happened.
A few years ago, I cut my foot open surfing. I was given antibiotics but I did not take probiotics at the same time.
After that, I remember I started to get sick of the stomach more often.
Then, a few years ago, I got stung by a stingray and again, I was given strong antibiotics. Again, I did not take probiotics...
A few weeks later, I remember getting explosively ill and I never recovered. I got very depressed for a while and was with constant diarrhea...
I'm not saying that you definitely have the same problem I did, but maybe?
I tried to check out Rocket Languages but was so bombarded by ads (multiple that kept coming) that I shut down the site. Too bad, I want to learn but man, that's no way to get new business. You might want to pass this along to them. Super disappointing!
Lorraine - sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with it. For clarity, are you talking about the pop-ups saying there's a sale running? Or are you getting other ads?
Hey guys I just saw your video and notice you said that some places charge you "the service or tip" that's actually illigal here in Mexico... I know you've been here for a while but you probably didn't know that... They cannot charge you the service if you doest ask for it. Also if you have any problems about anything you buy, like change on the price, tip charge, etcétera, you can report it to PROFECO. They can help you to solve problems like that.
I love your videos and I hope you still enjoying been here. Saludos!
Exactly! You don't have to pay the tip if you don'w want, it is for a good service, but it is not and obligation, If I were you I propably say: ¡ A caray, que no se supone que me debes de preguntar si quiero dar propina?!. Probably they chargue it because you are toruists, but I don't think ...Jummm!
@@enigmata00 I would probably say "I was going to leave 20%, but this is OK".
I actually went on a little rant about it being illegal to force someone to pay a tip in Mexico but ended up cutting it out since we've mentioned it in other videos on our channel. It angers me so much when they include their own tip without our permission and return our change without the tip already taken out (and no receipt with the change - I personally think this is so people are less likely to notice and they tip twice, but who knows). Thanks for detailing this info so others can be aware! Especially about PROFECO. :) ~Maddie
Tangerine Travels, Yeah, I was wondering about that because I remember the vid where you talked about how it was illegal for them to take a tip on their own. My suggestion is you should have kept that r\'rant' in. Why? Because not everyone who gets turned on to your channel, more recently, will have gone through and watched every single video you've put out. Besides, in these times where people's attention spans have a tendency to equal that of an at, repetition is key.
@@TangerineTravels Another point on this is that the tip is to be paid on the amount of the purchase not including tax. I bet they charged you 15% on the total amount including the 16% tax, which should not be done.
Coming back to U.S. after being in Mexico feels like entering a funeral parlor here in Florida. There are no street vendors, no jugglers at the red lights, no people enjoying the parks or outdoors. Boring here.
@A. H. no fun.
No drug dealers trying to kill you
@A. H. But not drug cartels controlling municipal foverments
@A. H. Nah I live in Mexico
@A. H. Where? I live in tamaulipas
Before I see your video, and so that I don't prejudice myself, I have some observations returning for 18 months having lived in Mexico for a solid 10 years:
1) I learnt to avoid LOTS of traffic collisions in Phoenix having driven in Mexico. Driving senses are extremely acute driving in Mexico (as they put "ALTO" signs even on trees) and the homogenous but very "close" driving increase skill level.
2) Americans are STRESSED OUT and TERRIFIED. I hadn't recongnised it, but man ... afraid of everyone in general (except in smaller towns). It's crazy.
3) Dogs are as afraid as the people, which is why they are so vicious in the street. Mexican street dogs are totally mellow and carefree. They'll follow you for a while in hopes of getting food or finding your speaking English weird.
4) DEBT load and the "ideology" of "credit rating" being equal to "morality". Pfft! Not even close, friends! In Mexico, I have always lived on "Dead People Credit Cards"
@@alteregoagm De hecho, Andy's DS GN! Especially in Tepito or La Merced, verdad? Saludos desde "la ciudad de la gente buena en el mero Aguascalientes-nnn"!
ruclips.net/video/WLOe0xWJMoA/видео.html
To add in your number 1 , driving in Mexico , can make you the best driver ever, as the streets are so narrow , so many curves with no protection on the sides . Also we had a saying: If you learn to drive in Mexico City ,you can drive anywhere in the world.
@@somewhereovertherainbow7937 100% agree! It is a "Badge of Expertise" that I wear having driven in Mexico! Wonderful to make your acquaintance. Saludos desde AGS!
@@thomashughes4859 Sorry, I didn't get your comment on food. Is it like food in Mexico is just poison? I mean I know about candies full of lead but that's all XDDD
@@rzhtm4 St. Thomas from Aquino (1225 - 1275) said it best, "To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” Amen, I say, to one who has experienced many wonders requires no explanation; and to one who is yet searching, I await the day when the truth shall set you free, my friend. Be blessed.
The us is a shock all the way around...from styles, to mannerisms, to how people treat you in general..to the food and the toxins. i have been following you guys for awhile and had been already thinking about moving to mexico..moving in two years woo woo...so excited..i want my kids to have the experience and to see that there is so much more than the us..would love to converse and maybe hook up when we get down there.
You are very welcome to México!
Your always welcome in Mexico.
@@elchido3517 thank u i cannot wait it will be a life changing experience for the family
@@adrianaroque9376 thank u so much any and all advice is welcomed also...this is brand new and when traveling with kids definitely need the know how's.....
Dr Ace Harden
Same here! I too have been contemplating moving to Mexico and have decided on moving there, and will be taking the leap in a couple of years. Can't wait to begin my new adventure south of the border!
Pittsburgh after being in Mexico for 6 mos.... no one says hello and is buried in cellphone and earbuds and look at me like I am a crazy old lady for saying good morning.
weirddddddd
Come back to Mexico !!!
Good morning Valerie, don't miss that nice habit just come back ...
@ratiuss quetzl so sad.
@ratiuss quetzl nah, it's just pathetic that we're living our lives this way. It's almost as if there's consternation and fear all over America today. Everyone's a predator. Everyone's a rapist. Don't touch my car.
You can always come back and stay. We'll say back "buenos días"
Mexican culture is more family oriented
These 20 minutes flew so fast lol Love your videos guys. And you both really are glowing!!!
You always make our day with your sweet comments! Thank you ☺️☺️
@@TangerineTravels ❤️much love you guys! btw nice t-shirt!
Russians React When are you traveling to Mexico?
@@metalmanny666 probably august
I love your videos bro! I live in Las Vegas with Mexican parents and it’s nice to see other people appreciate México 👍🏼
It's fun to watch you both talking and walking down the streets of Mexico because it gives me a feel of what it will be like when I visit. All your videos are informative and fascinating no matter what subject you are sharing. Hugs to you both and your gorgeous fur baby, Laska. Stay safe.
Interesting question! Okay, I went to Mazatlan with family a while back, in the late 90s. I was living in Vegas at the time.
In Vegas, I felt caught up in the rat race, the rushing around in traffic, the highly competitive lifestyle.
I felt it bringing out my more masculine, competitive, warrior side. It wasn’t intentional or by design, by any means. I think I was just reacting to my environment and in survival mode, okay?
So, I went to Mexico for a brief vacation. We were by the ocean for a few weeks. We were never far from the ocean tides.
The food was natural, delicious, abundant, and fresh. The trees were flowering. The birds were singing.
The temperature and climate was warm, with cool, balmy breezes. It was not the harsh heat of Vegas with shocking blasts of chill from air conditioning.
There was no more air pollution, light and noise pollution. I enjoyed the markets, and I found beautiful hand crafted silver jewelry in local stores. We spent our days like lizards on the sand, basking in the warm sun. My son seemed so happy.
It was so calming, and I really relaxed while in Mexico. My stress level went way down. I felt a great deal more in tune with my feminine, earth mother side.
I felt completely changed, like some primal, irresistible feminine essence had called me.
Then came the culture shock of being back in Vegas. I didn’t like it one bit. I don’t feel that any part of it was welcoming. It was too hot and too artificial and people seemed mean.
I don’t think I ever felt happy with the rat race pace again. I was never willing to deal with that again. I wasn’t the same person anymore, and I no longer wanted any part of that stressful, artificial life.
I just refused to live that way anymore. So, I eventually ended up moving to Alaska. It isn’t Mexico, but it’s a slower, friendlier pace than big city living, and people tend to be helpful here too. I started with a visit, and decided to stay.
If I hadn’t gone to Mexico, I probably would still be living in Vegas, not questioning much if anything about how I was living.
Visiting Mexico reminded me in no uncertain terms that so much competition and stress is not a good, or healthy way to live. Literally, I felt a strong urge after leaving Mexico that I had to escape Vegas for good, or I was unlikely to live much longer.
That’s my Mexico culture shock story. Honestly also, if I could have worked there, at that time, I would have been happy to have stayed in Mexico.
Then, on the other hand, my happy time in Alaska and the U.S. may be waning, so I am dreaming of going elsewhere, possibly back to Mexico again. Thanks so much for your videos! You’re giving me a lot to think about.
Rita Campbell mazatlan doesn’t really represent all of mexico tho, you can’t compare mazatlan which is a small city with a beach that’s mostly catered to tourists to las vegas a place known world wide as “sin city”, the thing is that in mexico does have “rat race” cities too filled with corruption, pollution, and rude people like cdmx, guadalajara, and monte rey and trust me the people in cdmx (mexico city) aren’t going to be as friendly as the people in mazatlan, personally i think you had a problem with vegas
Hey! my husband is from Minnesota, I am from Mexico City. We are in San Francisco and I want to go back to Mexico so bad!!! So I am showing your videos to him ... thank you 🙏🏼 tangerines 🍊!
Aw that’s so cool! Small world. My great grandfather is from Mexico City.
~Maddie
I spent 5 weeks living in a tent on the beach in Tulum with my then 11 year old son and 13 year old daughter back in February/March 2001. We then traveled to Merida via Valledolid (cool cenote!) then 3 weeks in an apartment in Merida. I could go on and on...
Similar experience with dietary issues.
Biggest culture shock upon return was the supermarket. Spent almost 2 hours walking around in a state of overwhelm. Insane.
I first thought “great, another couple trying to make it big on RUclips by making travelling vlogs”....but uhhh you guys are pretty damn entertaining! Great job with the vlogs! You guys are such a sweet couple!! Safe travels!
Glad you brought up how accommodating mexicans are. I saw that on the bus between Ajijic and Walmart at Lake Chapala. My wife got on the Vaud and it was full. Two young men got out of a seat and went and sat on some of their friends and told us to sit in their seat. We are older and told them thank you in our Texmex.
How nice of those guys! We really appreciate how respectful and courteous most Mexicans are. It's a breath of fresh air!
As a mexican citizen that lived in the US for some years I was cultured shocked by the amount of medicine commercials. I think the pharmaceutical market wants you to be medicine dependant. We usually take medicine when we feel bad and really need it. You hardly see any medicine commercials.
I noticed also that too, it make me feel pharmaceuticals want you to be sick
For some reason . i think that it has changed lately in Mexico too ...i am always back and forth and i can also see a lot of advertising lately ....those pharmaceuticals """
Thanks for showing us the paper money in Mexico it is as colourful as our Canadian money. Often I see a lot of the same culture stuff that resembles our French Canadian cultures. I think I would be very at home in Mexico 🇲🇽
I wasn’t even in Mexico for very long but the beautiful tile work spoiled me for tile work in America.
saluditos , mandarinitos pasenla bastante bien , siempre muestran buena actitud , saludos.
I am Mexican living in the US since 8 years ago and one thing I realized is that we (mexicans) are always hugging and kissing even people we just met and here in US, people are more distant and if you get a little too close they will step back and kinda let you know that you were invading their space so you left without giving hugs anymore 😔... unless you really know the person
I totally agree with you Rosita ...people here feel so heartless sometimes
You two just get better and better, you seem happy to be back in Mexico, and I am happy you are too! Travel on :)
I want my daughter (3yrs old) has the experience of living in both countries just like you amigos. Everytime I see your videos I have the feeling that we are more than neighbors (Americans and Mexicans). My dream is that one day we have open borders like the countries in Europe. Come to Morelos there's a lot of things to do and eat, you're gonna love the weather
You guys walk in THE most random places. Like in random hoods. I wouldn't do that here in the US. You guys rock.
Thats exactly right ... In the US is a whole different story
I'm going back to Mexico in April after living in Texas for the past 2.5 years, aaaaaaaah! I'm so excited, I miss Mexico so much, I mean I have a good life here in Texas, I have met so many awesome people, I have my Mexican expat group and another international friends group, but I really NEED to be in my country, feel the warmth of the people in Colima, drink a ponche in Comala, drink a tuba and a tejuino, eat the seafood, oh my dog! So many things hahahaha. But I have to say, I'm really curious to see if I will have a reverse culture shock OR which kind or reverse culture shock I will experience, hahahahaha.
Glad you are back enjoying my gorgeous country, I know I don't have to say this, but do it double for all the Mexicans that are living out of there :D
Now for what you experienced as a reverse culture shock:
1) Entitlement: 2 years and I still can't get used to, nor do I want to.
2)Being bilingual: Don't worry, it gets better, and then funny again, and then better and then funny again.
3) Speaking Spanish with people that seem to speak it: Yup, people here get offended SO EASY, and I mean SO EASY! Now I always speak English and then give people the chance to speak whatever they want to me. If they speak Spanish awesome! I'm always open to conversation in my own language :D
4) The servers! Oh my dog! IT KILLS ME that they come every 5 seconds but then once you finished, they bring the bill and basically saying "Ok, ok, off you go, come one, go away" I just don't like it and can't get used to.
Totally agree with you .
I can't wait to order the top and congratulations on the 3rd year travelling anniversary
I lived in the US for half a year, and when I came back to Mexico my first reverse cultural shock was... FOOD. I missed it too much! :'(
Food in Mexico is SO GOOD
Can't believe such wholesome people as yourselves would even want to go to Vegas.........the adult Chucky Cheese with gongs & noises & the lust for tickets! But glad you're home safe......
We know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but we absolutely love going to Vegas. It always feels like a nice “reset” for us both :)
I’m actually wondering what your thoughts are about Mexican food in the US Now that you’re back and have had the real ABSOLUTE REAL DEAL!
13:45. The next time you are in Houston just eat at a mom and pop Mexican place. Problem solved. I don't eat anywhere else anymore because I got so tired of rude waitstaff.
I'm glad you experienced that problem with the languages. It's hard to explain for Spanish speakers when we come back to Mexico and we who speak both languages keep going: Uuhmm, uhm or: I mean, I mean. So...so. Hey man!
The only reverse culture shock I had was after spending a few weeks in Saudi Arabia. Seeing all of the green here in the US was a pleasant surprise.
Can fully understand about talking multiple languages. Growing up talking 3 and 4 languages can sometimes be fun and challenging sometimes especially when one language dominates over other one. Switching between them takes a little adjustment from the brain.
Hello me alegra que an regresado a 🇲🇽
Great video, guys. I totally an with you on the "showing skin" reverse culture shock when going back to the States. I'm currently living in rural Guatemala and the indigenous Mayan ladies are extremely conservative! I don't even wear tank tops here. And when an American tourist comes traipsing thru town in short-shorts and a cut-off top, it's shocking.
Amazing! I never knew this! Thank you for this comment.
You can't go wrong with the Rode mic we've used it for a year on mountains in Norway, works wonders :)
It's funny with the language thing also happend to me. Iwas born in California and partially raised in jalisco went back and forth until becoming and adult and everytime I would come back to the US I would get tongue tied.
We have been back in Austin for 2 weeks and what we have noticed is the constant white noise. The constant noise from cars and machines that never stops. It is always in the background. We head back on Sunday with a stop in Laredo Mexican embassy to start our resident visa process.
Talk however you want, if they care about you they gonna learn, saludos desde Tecate B.C.
Painfully honest "reality check" from mother land culture. You are totally right. Mexican culture is so much better.
In & Out is the freshest when it comes to eating out. It’s the sauce that causes that reaction- i get the same. Just order it without the sauce, trust me.
I am so glad your back and releasing video's again but I miss Laska, I bet she was so excited when you got home.
The tshirts are so clutch!! YAY
I live in the US right now and the speaking Spanish to people is so true. People get offended and it’s Hispanic looking people that get offended.
LOVE YOU GUYS and your awesome flattery about Mexico. I liked some videos from Valladolid where I have been some years ago. Such good memoirs. Love your dog as well!!!
Guys...the Wynn app you recommended in your Vegas Video is awesome! Thanks for the tip.
Yay! Glad to hear you’re enjoying it - hopefully racking up those gems for free rooms! 😄
My boyfriend and I love you guys! We live in Vegas and were in Tulum while you were in Vegas🙃 Don’t recognize the part of Tulum you’re filming in, and I thought we saw a ton of Tulum. Guess we have to go back! Next time you’re in Vegas we’d love to get you free show tickets❤️✌️
Consider to fly in Volaris is the same price and you have assigned seats no more separate couples
WElive 20 miles from the border hear a lot of Spanish I could pass for a Mexican I Spanish to get people aromatically speaking it to me
If you ever find yourself in a place that force you to leave a tip, you can tell them that's illegal and they have to give you your money back. You can also directly make a report on tw @profeco 🤙🏽
Public courtesy is definitely much better in Mexico! It does feel like a warmer culture. On the other hand, one thing I do appreciate when I return to US is that in US I see much less extreme poverty. Mexico has higher standard of living than many other countries I have visited; parts of Asia were terribly sad. But I've still seen places in Mexico where folks are having a pretty hard time compared to what you see in US.
Yes please
In the past I have spent several winters down in Mexico and and Guatemala but it has been a few years since I have done it. I wouldn’t mind taking another trip down that way. The only thing that keeps me from doing it is that you hear these stories about the drug cartels and also the question of atms and a certain type of kidnapping related to atms that I can’t express into words but some people know what I am talking about like someone holding you at ransom until you maxed out your limit on your credit or debit card at an atm and then they will let you go. You hear many people say it isn’t safe travel to Mexico right now. There are some beautiful areas in Mexico if you know where they are. Anytime I have been in Mexico, I always left my car in the states.
[13:31] Tip in Mx is optional, is kind of ilegal if some place tells you have to give them certain amount, the average (optional) is 10%
If someone insists tell them you are gonna call PROFECO, they are the one in charge of business's regulation and they may be afraid because they could get closed
That's why this made us so mad. They just took the 15% tip out of my change without even asking permission. It says it in small print on the bill, but that doesn't mean they get to just take it, ugh. We should call PROFECO. They're probably screwing tourists left and right.
Fatherly observations: I'm glad you noticed the 'overexposed dress code' of America. Now, if you want that revelation be a self correction revelation then you can take your channel to a whole other level. But, you're running the risk of losing a lot of men because of 'I think you know why'! It also appears you're not married. So, assuming that's true then maybe that's another opportunity to take your channel upwards. Or, at least asking the question, "Are we soulmates?" A soulmate is someone who is here to help us make our corrections. And if you like this comment then hit the thumbs up and if you really really like this comment then you can Reply....Thanks!
I moved to Campeche, Mexico 5 years ago from Miami, Florida. My biggest culture shocks when I return for a visit is how everyone is in such a hurry and how rude the majority of people are.
Yes.... people demand service almost all the people is rude
...
Bro..you talking about miami - dade county 305 til I die!! Wadit-do!!
@@jaquin103 Yes, as a former resident of Miami for over 40 years, I can speak with some experience and say the people are rude.
welcome back to america. we dont give a shit about who you are, and we will be rude to u if we like. lol
dang0088 da pretty much 🤦♀️
In 20 years living in Mexico I have less that 2 months out of Mexico, all of that in the USA. I have said many times that I feel more like a foriegner in the USA thatn I do in Mexico now. When I get back to Mexico I feel like how nice to be home.
We couldn’t agree more!
Awwww that is so sweet ❤
That's beautiful 💗 I wish I can go back there one day.
Ihave been in Mexico for five years now,I feel like its time to head back to Georgia,twenty years,theres no way I could do that.
@@Mangoboy1 It s not that I do not like the USA, it is just that I have built a life here and after so much time the USA feels different and Mexico like home. That would change if I moved back.
I experience culture shock every day and I've never left the US.
OMG true!!!
Me too...im am empath and many shock me daily!!!! LoL
it another level
Its not ok for people to jerkoff on your head
RdSG in IA I live in Miami and when I go to Fort Lauderdale i feel the cultural shock immediately!
On my last trip home to Canada my Mexican esposa couldn¨t believe the general orderliness of drivers. It is funny that while most Mexicans are polite, helpful and courteous, but behind the wheel of a car......................yikes
Jim Nuhn then again, there are less car accidents in Mexico 😂
Yikes indeed, my dude
I always felt that way about Mexican drivers . . . then I spent a week in Cairo.
@@karinachavez2803 yep, deffensive driving is better.
It's because the DMV exam in Mexico is a joke compared to that in the US.
I could be crazy but I think your new mic set up really makes a difference in your audio quality!? :)
Thanks for noticing! We think so too... certainly when it's so windy there's a giant difference from our normal camera mic which pics up all those wind sounds so easily.
Tangerine Travels yeah the clarity in that vid was superb!
yeuppp...agreed.
"mija, mija move" hahaha 😂
That killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Estás guapo 😋
Hahahahahaha! NAIL ON THE HEAD!
They said the grandma orchestrating the whole thing so we can sit together😂, very true tho
Former flight attendant here. (My daily route was to CUN) getting people to move to help accommodate people has always been a nightmare. Think US to Mexico flights are bad.. you should see JFK to TLV ... or anything out of New York to be honest. Americans are terrible when it comes to flying. :(
I do miss my daily flights to Cancun though.
Dios bendiga está pareja que nos contagia con sus alegrías y comparten sanamente parte de su vida .
I never related to a post so much. I’m born and raised in the US but every time I go to Mexico I miss it so much when I leave. It’s like okay here we go again with the fast life, traffic, and rude entitled people in the US. I FEEL YOU GUYS 😭
When I returned to the States after 17 years in Asia, I experienced massive reverse culture shock for over two years (maybe longer? maybe still?). Things like supermarket shelves stocked with dozens of the same product, distance between places (you need that car), eerie silence at night, eerie absence of people on the streets. The list goes on and on. Looking forward to returning to Asia, tbh. - Scott
I definitely missed people on the streets. It seems like a ghost town, no life outside, no kids playing
very true, it is horrible that there is no life on the streets like in Mexico, in Seoul, etc.
@@libuseleman3049 Fear...of everything....fellow man included.
Your comments about restaurants echo many conversations I’ve had and heard about the restaurant experience in the US versus Europe. Often Americans find European restaurants to offer a lower standard of service because you have to grab the attention of the waiter if you want anything including the bill. Actually, they usually do check if everything is OK and ask you if you want or need anything once you've started your meal but then back off. Conversely, Europeans often feel the waiters in the US go overboard and end up pestering them when they actually just want to be left in peace to eat and talk!
Another thing is sweetness. I’m English and I’ve been to the US and I remember finding a lot of things like bread and orange juice a lot sweeter than in the UK.
Thank you so much for your time, energy, information and of course your very real and funny stories!! The culture shock is definitely real lol! My wife and I have been a few places in Mexico. We got engaged and married there. A beautiful Mayan ceremony with a wonderful Xaman that we are still very close to. We Love being around the Natives, immersing ourselves in the culture. The ppl and the sense of spirituality.... beautiful. We stayed in Tulum, Xian Ka'an it was ok, it took us forever to find real Mayan and Mexican food. Everything seemed to be fusion. Commercialized spirituality by SOME expats, not all. Tulum itself is a beautiful place, Just wish the Natives weren't being pushed out. It is important to spend money with the ppl of the land. Being black indigenous American in the U.S.... the racial climate is horrible. We feel so safe in Mexico, never experienced any form of racism...well not from the Natives , they say "Dios ama a todos" (God Loves everyone) but unfortunately some of us Americans bring that mental illness to Mexico. Crazy right? Kinda tickles me a little though LOL! It's a Mostly brown country ppl and everyone is welcome! We will be moving to Puerto Morelos in 2020 and sooooooo ready!!!! Too much anxiety about everything in the the States. America is not all bad and appreciate the experiences i've had growing up here but it's time to get out of the sunken place lol! Many blessings to you both! Love your spirit!
My culture shock is how little public land there is in a huge country like the USA. I live in NYC and if I drive to Long island most of the 100 mile coastline is privatized. You can not park close to the sound or the ocean unless you are a resident, you can not park on the side of the roads, you drive through towns in the Hamptons or Connecticut there are few people walking on the streets, where there are wealthy mansions there are no sidewalks, there are tall hedges and you feel landlocked on a road. There are no squares in town, just main streets that dissect. You can go to state / national parks and there are "no swimming" signs, you can not have a beer or wine at a picnic, you can not camp in your car on the side of the road. It is mostly geared towards consumerism, people go to spas and resorts. There are exceptions but the USA is hyper regulated and micromanaged in small aspects of life. I loved Valladolid Yucatan. I also liked Carrillo Puerto 100 km south of Tulum, where the Maya revolt / Caste war started. Not as picturesque as Valladolid but worth visiting.
You guys are awesome, thank you for acknowledging the good in Mexicans. As a Mexican American living in the U.S all I hear is the “bad” of my people. My husband and I recently went to Mexico for the first time and even my husband that’s American-Guatemalan-Chinese was speechless. Life was so beautiful in Mexico. People are kind, helpful, genuine. Coming back to the U.S was a cultural shock, and we were only there a week! P.s that struggle of not knowing whether to speak Spanish or not to people coming to my teller window is my struggle at work everyday. As bilingual, living in America , it can be either offensive or completely helpful for others, it can be very confusing! And intentions are good, but here in America Spanish is seen as inferior, even though second language is professionally acceptable. Keep making these videos! I love them!
Nice. What area of Mexico did you go to?
@@EspejoSolar yes it really is :/
@Valentino Garcia Everyone? Not, some people..... Just go to Mexico and see for yourself.
@Valentino Smilezzthere's not that many chances to find a good job, you'll never find people making half $ as much as we do, here immigrating to the US
@Valentino Smilezz Salary in the United States is higher, if you don't study some carrer in México your income will be low most part of the time.
I totally understand how you feel with the way Spanish keep popping up in your statement while in U.S.A. That shows you have totally bought into Mexico's culture and you have your heart in it. You do everything with your hearts and you have gotten used to Mexico's ways. Well done.
Yes, those pesos are made of polymer; more like a nylon kind o. Our lower denominations are made of polymer too. It is to protect it from easy tear.
Welcome back buddies.
I think they make the money in Mexico out of polymer because of the humidity. In Panama they use American money it does not hold up and gets all limp like a dish rag.
The bills in México are Made of polymer, it is so they last longer (they are made using similar materials and tech as the canadian dolar). Also the larger the denominations are bigger size so the blind can recognize them by the touch.
So.... so... whatdoyathink?! Tangerine Travels t-shirt!?
Yes!
Dig the t-shirts!
Lovely
Yes!!!
Orange on black... moy bueno!
I’ve not lived abroad like you two but I would say that those are some of the more annoying aspects of American culture. Mexicans visiting the US have some of the same complaints! So you’re officially Mexican in your thinking!
Woo! Our transformation to "honorary Mexicans" is almost complete! 😍😍😍
Michelle Achacoso u
Let the Mexicans leave if they don't like the U.S.
@@lindalai9092 Hordes of Mexicans already left, you can thank not the culture but the president.
@@gasparole Remember that Obama sent many Mexicans back to Mexico. There just wasn't as much said about it then. The US is a little loco these days
Another great video! I learn so much from you two...and I'm AARP age. :) I hope to get to Mexico soon. I hear so many wonderful things about the Mexican culture and people. Question...did Southwest make it right for you regarding the Tequila?
I like watchng movies now where there is someone speaking a little spanish in a english movie. Before it was just background noise but not I feel like I am in on the secret to what the spanish speakers are saying.
Go with Aeromexico and have a few free drinks! And try to forget you're going back to America. NO, but I have an Italian father, a Greek mother, I was born and raised in French Canada and now living and working in Northern California. But 'outta here,' don't want to live like an American anymore! I think my next living place is Mexico! At least for 6 months out of the year...Are you going back to MEXICO??
....Yeah but as a tourist I got ripped off in Playa del Carmen... Certain Mexicans will try to rip off tourists especially in Playa....
Hey Tony, I'm from CDMX and my parents got ripped off in NY city 2 years ago, so I guess there are "Bad hombres" everywhere. Anyway I'm sure you will be more than welcome in Mexico. Saludos
@@jpmel901
Oh thanks. I go to Mexico pretty often!
My cousin was visiting from Mexico and he got ripped off from a (very dishonest) taxi driver in my hometown in Chicago and I had my iPod classic stolen in his hometown in Mexico (I was stupid and left it where anyone passing by the parked car could see it. -_-) I think there is a sense that is developed for that type of activity and you just naturally learn to avoid it. So it makes sense that if you find yourself in an a new environment those types of people can smell you a mile away. Always be cautious, no matter if your traveling within or out of your country, but also don't let that be the thing that keeps you from getting to know more places!
Chocochip100 agree there’s good and bad everywhere. Left 2 bags in Oaxacan restaurant a couple days ago. Went back about 30 min later and the server had them. I was so relieved! Likewise left my phone in Whole Foods in Chicago and the cashier had turned it in. Guess I got lucky a couple times!
My husband is Finnish and when he first came to the US he was shocked. He thought that I was really unique, being latina, but to his surprise there were many Latinos and he had never thought it was a thing. He had always understood us to be a minority, which we are but I think he thought there'd be just a handful of us. I'm from Texas (originally from California). We took him to New Mexico, California, and Mexico of course! He loved it, he loves the diversity in the U.S. Now I'm in Finland and during the summer there are a lot of tourists in our city and he always perks up when he hears Spanish :) Also to answer the question of, has there always been this many Spanish speakers in the U.S., and honestly I believe so. Especially in states like TX, NM, AZ, CA, NV, FL etc. there are large Hispanic communities there! :D I'm so happy that you all can now chime into the chisme! ;) lol it's great to be bilingual! much love
45trlu You are right! There has always been that much Spanish in said states because it used to be Mexican territory. Many people
Don’t realize that all the Mexicans living there remained there when those states became part of the USA.
You guys are so real and down to earth. Love your videos!
Some people in the us are going wild when they hear Spanish, they start saying , this is America speak English.
Y si voy de turista también se ponen así? Con los visitantes?
@@ricardoa3440 el Americano no puede diferenciar turistas, para ellos eres uno mas en busca de oportunidades
I know. That is so rude. I grew up in LA and heard that a lot or Californios (those whos roots go back to land grant days being to to go back to where they came from. Their families have been in LA for centuries. So many people there don't realize that the Southern 2/3 of California used to be part of Mexico.
You can speak whatever you want...there is no oficial language in the US. I heard someone do that to a lady speaking Navajo on her cel.
If you come to stay in our country permanently, you should respect our culture and assimilate. That includes learning English. If I ever moved to Mexico I would want to learn Spanish and I’m sure Mexicans would want that too.
i would like to see a video of you guys completly in spanish!
yes, spanish language is everywhere.
nice video.
regards!!!!
I have lived in Michoacan for three years now, but any time i go back home to Indiana, I experience severe culture shock. People are so rude and entitled and assume that everyone is an enemy. I missed the closeness and compassion of the Mexican people. The first time i went back home for 5 months, the second was three months, and I am predicting each trip home to be shorter and shorter. I love my Mexican life!
Hooray for the mic-it sounds great!
Erin's Travels Hi Erin 👋!
Erin good morning, check "los Perms" Chanel, in there they have a video showing how they learned spanish
Don’t listen to people. Dress with what you like and what you feel comfortable with. I couldn’t careless what people said. And trolls are always at it. Buen día, amigos. Saludos.
You're definitely US.
Reverse culture shock is TOTALLY real. I lived in Mexico (mostly Mexico City) for over 4 years. Returning to the U.S. always felt like a prison sentence. Mexico is so full of life and fun. The U.S. as others have stated literally felt like a funeral procession. It was in all honesty depressing and takes time to get used to. I miss Mexico and Mexico City every single day. Poor Gringos who look down on Mexico and most have never been there. Viva Mexico! I often say I was born in the U.S. by accident but feel more Mexican in my heart. Both of you are so spot on. I felt many of the same things you talked about - the rudeness is so apparent upon returning to the U.S. Mexicans are so helpful, respectful, and considerate. Yes, the U.S. sloppy dress is horrifying after living in Mexico City.
Why did you return?
Just found your channel yesterday. So excited about the sale...just bought the full course. My goal this year is to get fluent in Spanish. Thanks for the deal :) also love your videos about Mexico!
I work in a public library in the US in a multicultural neighborhood. I switch back and forth between English and Spanish all day long. But, the environment isn't either totally English or totally Spanish, so it's a little easier to do both without struggling to switch.
You must be a pro at switching back and forth then! I bet the more practice you have, the easier it gets.
El mayor reverse culture shock por volver a los estados unidos es que ahora tendrán que pagar en dollares y extrañarán lo barato que es comprar en México.
I'm so glad you guys got to see the difference between us and Mexico keep up your good work with your videos and experiences 👍👍👍
Included TIP, is ilegal, they must not inclueded, maybe like a suggestion in the note , but that practice is not right.
I agree. I was pretty irritated that they took the 15% tip out of the change and didn't give the ticket back so I could even see what the total was supposed to be or the correct change. 🙄
~M
I am a medical certified interpreter and sometimes I render messages in the incorrect language without realizing until almost done.
That's gotta get confusing sometimes! Especially with long medical words which we've noticed are can be quite similar between languages.
Regarding spiciness (sp) (?picanteness?) of tabasco sauce, once opened, tabasco rapidly loses heat. I posit that in the US a bottle sits on a table for months and becomes mild, while in Mexico it lasts only a few days so in Mexico it is always more picante.
Including the tip on the bill as a way of make it obligatory to pay is illegal in all Mexico. (Restaurants, coffee shops etc) According to the profeco it must be your choice to pay it or not. You can say what coffee shop did it to the profeco via twitter so they do something about it
I’m not much of a traveler, but I watch your videos because I enjoy the cultural observations you’re making; especially about the crappy food we have here in the U.S.
Next trip in the U.S., for the fun of it, pretend to only know how to speak Spanish, and see how that goes.
What is the biggest culture shock or REVERSE culture shock you've experienced?
How well behaved children are in Mexico , and how spoiled children are in the north .
The whole bunch of tatoos every where!!!! Lol... Tatoo culture is not extended in México as much as in US
after walking on the Camino Santiago in Spain, I came back to Canada and found everything so fast! I couldn't understand people in the grocery store or restaurants because they just talked so fast and I was confused for a while while driving....very weird !
Definitely the check when I went to Vegas , If I hadn’t seen your videos talking about it I would have been offended, In Mexico almost never a waiter brings you the check without you asking for it and in Vegas was most of the time, at first I was like ...huh? But then I remembered
I don’t really think folks with an accent (Spanish) would be offended if you spoke Spanish to them. I think they’d truly appreciate you speaking Spanish, but it’s nice to ask you you may.
I used to give technical support by phone, and even when I noticed they had an accent, I didn't ask if I could speak Spanish because some people DO get very offended. So, just take that into consideration.
I've had the same experience so now will usually wait for cues from the person that they are open to conversing in Spanish.
middle easterns can be confused with Mexicans
@@davlor86 It's true... I actually did that once... it was embarrassing 😂
@@Ytp224 lol many people confuse me with Middle Eastern as well when i travel to other countries and i do look like one but it's funny cause none of my ancestors were, they're all from Mexican and Spanish ancestry but this may be actually because Spaniards were conquered by the Moors for 800 years? idk
Great video. Great impressions of "reverse culture shock." On the two language thing, something that happens to me here in the U.S. (I'm Mexican but born in U.S.) is pretty interesting I think. If I go to a Mexican restuarant or store and if I'm wearing a t-shirt and I haven't got a haircut recently they will greet me in English. They just assume I'm "American or Mexican American" But if I just got a haircut and I'm wearing a long sleeve shirt or more formal shirt they will greet me in Spanish. Another thing that happens here in the U.S. to me is when I enter a store and greet a Mexican employee in Spanish they often time will still respond to me in English. Again if you look American (t-shirt and longer hair) that's what happens But even tho I keep the conversation going in Spanish partly because to practice my Spanish, I think they keep speaking to me in English because they want to practice their English and they don't want to assume that they dont speak English. This tends to happen more with Mexican people here in the U.S. who are more indigenous (indian) than people from Jalisco (where my family is from) who easilty switch to Spanish. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.
love your videos. I suffer from culture shock when I return to the US every time I travel. The first shock is at the airport when I meet my fellow travelers returning to the states. Attitude, size of the people and of course language. I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I get confused and I mix words. But I love it !! My kids get a kick out of. If your travels take you to Los Ayala or Rincon de Guayabitos contact us. We will be here till mid April. Love your T shirts !! Cheers !!
Thing I noticed most. Mexico was full of life. USA felt like a funeral Or a graveyard!.
I agree
Actually, Mexico's murder rate is skyrocketing. USA's is not GREAT but it's not bad compared to the rest of the world, especially in the third world countries. Even Columbia seems a safer place to visit than Mexico lately.
USA has something drasticly wrong with it. Obese zombies. But it is spreading around the globe I am guessing. Their minds are gone.
It depends where you go in Mexico. Some towns the police do not dare enter, for fear of their lives. USA is totally different. Safe but no real freedom. You feel more free as soon as you cross the border. USA is full of alienation rules and fear. Mexico is more in touch with their feelings and have more joy and good times
@@cryptozoomauler5505 jaja ja Colombia is safe !
@@cryptozoomauler5505 These are cartel wars, is not like all the people is dying. Certain areas of mexico are dangerous.
Is RUclips trying to sabotage the creators income? They played 2 over 3 minutes adds while I was watching this video, I watched the 1st one but had to skip the 2nd one, there was another 30 second add at the end of your video and I watched it all but surprisingly it stayed still (froze) at the very last second and the only option to keep watching your video was by hitting the “Skip add” which I already had watched, and I think RUclips is doing it on purpose to not pay creators with the excuse of people not watching the adds, this is becoming very common in the past few months all over RUclips channels, I always watch the adds unless they’re over 3 minutes but what RUclips has been doing lately is just wrong.
Everardo Calderón I asked myself the same question. Once I got a 30 minute ad.
Lulu Gutierrez 😲🤭 Dang, did you watch the whole ad?
No, took it off immediately. What a joke right
You’re right I can’t eat in peace in restaurants in the us
I love the both of you, the way the two of you are able to effectively articulate your experiences. I for one find your travel descriptions to be very, very ,very entertaining and educational. Keep em coming.