What Do Mexicans Think About Americans?
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- čas přidán 19. 09. 2022
- Today we hit the streets of Mexico and ask locals what they think of Americans. In this video, people discuss topics including culture, quality of life, and material possessions. We recorded the video in Guadalajara, Mexico. The aim of these videos is to learn more about people in Spanish-speaking countries, their culture, and to learn Spanish at the same time.
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I have a friend from Tijuana who I met in San Diego. He was one of the kindest and one of the most hardworking people I've ever met.
I think most people from Mexico come across as very genuine and accepting.
Sending love from 🇺🇸
Hi from Norway! Mexico looks beautiful, and I love your culture. Mexican people seem so friendly. Would love to visit one day.
Most of Mexico is a sht hole. Just stay in Mexico city if you do go to Mexico. Norway? So very white? Might get kidnapped.
moved to Tucson from Ireland and most of my friends/workmates are Mexican, really nice people, my mother in law is also from Mexico, I get to eat the best Mexican food
Guadalajara! I am an American and I stayed there in the heart of the city for a month, and the people were honestly so welcoming, extremely hilarious and are absolute party animals. Some of the most fun-loving and cheerful people I have ever met. I learned Spanish with street smart Spanish because of this trip, and learned so much more during my stay!
I have always just viewed Mexico as similar to us because we are geographically neighbors and there is an extremely large Mexican population in America so it has become part of American culture now. I am learning Spanish because there are so many Spanish speakers here I want to be able to communicate with them as well.
"American culture now". Mexican culture has been in the US before the US was the US lol. It didn't just end up there because Mexicans moved there. Mexicans have always been there and so has the culture. You ignorant American you.
Amazing❤
Vaya, enhorabuena por tí. Gracias por no ser una racista más.
Love Mexican brother's from USA 🇺🇸
They are so kind and generous in their opinion. IMO Americans tend to be less kind when they think of Mexican ppl.
It actually depends the South is very warm and friendly and social, while the north tends to be more predjiduce
I love Mexican people
Lol plenty of Americans don’t like Mexicans and a lot of Mexicans don’t like Americans. Hate when people generalize
Because that's what Americans are tight, U.S. news media and fake exaggerated $$$ click videos
Many of us Americans love the Mexican people. I appreciate their culture and strong family bonds👍🏼 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
As a Chinese-American, I will say Asian-Americans in the USA view Mexicans in a highly positive manner. Both Mexican and Asian peoples are very hard working, honest, sincere, and family-oriented. Both cultures love to eat and are excellent cooks. Tacos, enchiladas, and arepas are the greatest food inventions ever! My Asian friends all love Mexican food.
Most Americans are friendly people and love Mexican food which has become an important staple in the USA's diverse cuisine.
Awesome video I absolutely love the Mexican culture. As an American and growing up in Texas I grew up around Mexican people. I love their family values and we should learn from that. I also lived in Del Rio on the border and frequented Mexico to shop and eat. I love Mexican culture and values and the Mexican people. ❤
Great...i'm need learn english
As a Mexican/American and transgender the family values for us is NOT the same as white right wingers tho. Even among the most old school conservative Mexican if their child turns out gay or trans. They will accept them and love them no matter what. I speak from experience as a Latina and part of the LGBTQ. So don’t confused the 2. Also Mexican/Latino families we are very United too.
Thank you bro i love your country too
@@Zoolama34709gtfo disgusting LGBTQ
Una cultura más similar a la de Texas!
These opinions are insightful and honest. As an American in Mexico I am still getting used to how open and welcoming Mexicans are, unlike our culture. The Americans that visit Mexico, except for some that visit beach towns to party, are generally more open and interested in Mexicans and their culture. I have a very high opinion of Mexicans in general and of the culture. Mexicans have managed to retain much of the good things in life that are being lost in the U.S.
i don't think the usa have a culture ...
@@diosdelcielo every country has culture just like every person has an accent you are just either too exposed to it that you dont see it as culture anymore etc are they less connected to traditions etc ? maybe but the usa is massive and that still doesnt mean they dont have other ways of living life etc which is culture because culture is everything a group of people do
@@diosdelcielo American culture has spread across the globe, and things like jazz, rhythm and blues, pop, rock n roll, hip hop, Hollywood movies like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc. are so pervasive that people forget those art forms came from America and have just been appropriated in other parts of the world.
Guadalajara is very beautiful. The people there like in many parts of Mexico are awesome.
Also the architecture is beautiful, I visited once and I believe it looks better than mexico city
Muchos bendiciones para todos en el país amable de México! Abrazitos de los estados unidos!❤️🤟
Racism and different opinions will never go away completely, but it's so satisfying and fulfilling to be able to put stereotypes and judgements aside and get to know individuals to form friendships and business relationships or even romantic relationships despite what everyones hatred or judgements that is the norm in our cultures. Always give someone a chance to prove and express that they are one of the good guys. You'll have some of the closest relationships and bonds with people that society tells you not to like or talk to. It's a very beautiful way to fight hate and racism.
The thing I would love to have from the Mexican culture is the family closeness and friendship closeness as well.
I hope you make many videos because it's helpful getting used to different people's voices, some peoples speech is easier to comprehend than others.
I was kinda surprised to hear how highly some people think of us. I wonder if that's just something they see in the media, or if the people they have had the chance to meet were just "well off", in the sense that they can actually afford to travel, and are educated enough to speak another language fluently.
On a side note, a lot of the buildings I'm seeing in the background are gorgeous.
As an American it’s really interesting to see how another culture perceives us! I agree with a lot of their criticisms of American culture, we can be a very self centered country and I know there’s people here that can be very cold to other cultures and perspectives. Of course I think with any country there are people that are kind and accepting of everyone, but I do understand where some people are coming from about us being cold. We should be and could be more welcoming of other cultures, especially Hispanic culture. There’s so many people in Florida where I live that are very against immigration and think that only Americans should live here, but we are a melting pot, and pretty much everyone who lives here has family that has migrated to live here at some point, so I feel like it’s hypocritical to box people out who want equal opportunity. I would be curious to see more videos like this! 🤗
Also an American, I love Mexican food and had some really good friends through school that taught me a lot about their culture, I think alot of people here misunderstand how the United States is we are a multi national country and we are United with different cultures all in one, some Americans can be judgemental probably like anybody in other countries as well, I believe the main issues we have here is we are super strict with immigration causing a lot illegals to come here instead of through the proper system and that bunches alot of old farts panties in a wad and causes them to look at them less than human and that ain't right imo every one is human and should be able to see and experience the USA without trouble regardless if they came here illegally or legally in my eyes we are one and the same.
My home is your house....i need learn english
As a Mexican/American who have lived in both countries and I grew up in Mexico with my grandparents a Chunk of my life. I remember when I was in Mexico how my friends would always visit me. I would walk around the neighborhood and visit my neighbors. I would eat at their house and they would eat at my grandparents. When I came out as trans I made more friends because there is a big lgbtq community in Mexico. Now that I live in the U.S I nearly know my neighbors. Let alone you can’t trust anyone here because most people will stab you in the back🤦🏽♀️ I have never felt so lonely until coming back to the U.S. One day I’ll be moving back to Mexico ❤️
Yo soy de México y pienso que nuestra gente no debería ir ilegalmente a tu país, existen las leyes y los mexicanos deberían respetarlas.
@Yourstruly467 umm this has some white supremacy undertones lol 😂
I know this is a language channel but I like how you are showing different perspectives. Sometimes Americans could care less what other cultures think of them which I think is weird. It was nice to hear good things. I really thought it was going to be worse lol. It would be cool if creators did this kind of series all over the world with neighboring countries! This was a very cool episode ❤
You think Mexicans care what Americans think about them? Lol
"Could care less" means you actually do care. "Couldn't care less" means you don't care.
Thanks so much for this channel! Keep up with what your doing!
Ecuadorian American here. People all over Latin America will most likely tell you the same thing. Luckily my parents didn’t assimilate completely but have assimilated to a good amount to get by and still keep old Latin traditions at home. Saludos desde Florida mijines
Such a neat video! I love listening to the different dialect 😍
Qué lindo me encantó escuchar los diferentes acentos 😍
Guanajuato 🇲🇽
I've been in a lot of different countries and I can say that the United States is cold and rigid..
Europe was so laid back, Canada and Mexico also ..
We are an upright country, expecially in the cities...
Muchas gracias por este vídeo! Es muy interesante aprender las opiniones de otros países
As we travel we hope to improve the US stereotype as well as show people back home the places we visit & get them interested about other countries
I totally agree that family life is different for white Americans. I’m Mexican American and like ALL of my family from grandparents to great grandkids are within a 20 mile range. My wife is white and her family is ALL OVER the place! America is a capitalist country and family is not important.
Son: I’m 18 now Dad
Dad: Great! Get the f out and get a job and focus your life on a career.
Son: Ok Dad! Love ya! See you once or twice a year until you die.
Dad: Love ya too son! Glad we had this 18 years together. Now f’n leave! 👋
That sounds exactly like the usual life here in the US.
Mein while in Mexico my son is about to become 45 years old and he doesn't want to leave 😂😂😂😂
great content and format!!
I like seeing these perspectives.
Gracias por sus opiniones tan amables❤
Los americanos la mayoria son gente sencilla como en todo pais hay gente mala y arrogante pero la mayoria muy buenas personas y sencillas la verdad
Thank you!! And I completely agree.
My experience is that everyone is the same, generally speaking. There are different cultures however on the foundational level, we all want the same things.
There are good people and bad people in every culture, but the true test is sitting down with a person and having a conversation over a beer, or tea or a meal.
Only then can you gain an idea of that person.
General opinions about groups of people based on what we see in media is a very very bad way of developing an opinion about groups of people.
The media lies to us.
I'm glad to see the opinions of (Norte) Americans is so varied. Years ago I took my kids to a city in Mexico on a quest for them to see Afro-Mexicans after I began tracing our ancestors. We were initially treated so badly that I cried. I wondered if we were treated "well" in more touristy parts of Mexico because the industry dictated a mode of behavior?
It wasn't until I began to REALLY interact & speak (not great Spanish) with people that I wasn't shunned & found out about the misconceptions held largely due to the media (or lackthereof).
Sadly, many of the comments about Americans were spot on
Communication is the best bridge to creating friendships
Can't wait to move to Mexico as soon as I retire
treated so badly you cried?! what?! where in mexico did you go? no es posible!
This is a pretty interesting video; I naturally assumed everyone would dislike Americans, particularly after our previous president.
It’s nice to know that isn’t the case. However, with all things, people within America are quite different in terms of cultures they value, most likely due to the vastness of the country and different ways of governing.
I would say, no one’s opinions in this video is wrong, and many in which I agree with. The most we can do as a global society is just appreciate one another’s unique differences and explore and learn from each others experiences as we all have something that adds value to the world.
Me too, I thought they would hate on us. They were so kind. 💕
Mexicans have absolutely no right to criticize our administration. They aren’t doing to well over there themselves
Wow Mexicans are very open to other people.
This was actually a very accurate and fair discussion. I do think we could make more of an effort to teach Spanish in America, but it’s hard when you live in a country that is so culturally diverse. Going back to studying…
The very last interview was spot on the money. Speaking of money, I would love to experience different cultures if I had the income for it.😆 Good video!
Well, personally i've leave in USA since almost 9 years i'm 20 years old, and i live in a town where 99% are americans and i can tell there is like a lot of people like they don't really have a close relationship with their family, for example in mexico it's normal to be close to all your family including cousins and even seconc cousins, and i remember i had an american girlfriend and she didn't even know most of her cousins and for me was like😮
You really can’t term Americans as 1 culture because we are all so different in many ways. My mother side is Irish and my great grandmother was full blooded Cherokee along with my grandfather being French. We were raised in the Appalachian mountains dirt poor. I have several good friends that are Mexican and a few that actually work for me from time to time. I absolutely can’t get enough of Mexican food!!! I love their culture and their people!
if you live in america your an american.
Switch the colours of the languages! The black stands out much more and it's much more useful to see the Spanish and only read the English when you need it.
Very interesting video. I feel like we as Americans are told through media that other countries especially Mexico don’t like us.
That’s exactly what it is lol
Correct. Yes. I feel it in my heart, walking down the streets, getting on the buses, the resentment. The Mexican people are so kind though, most try to cover their hate for me.
Mexicans too, we tend to think that Americans would give anything to expel all Mexicans from the United States.
@@oscarpena7285That is so wrong unless you’re pedaling fentanyl
Some people hate americans some people dont, me? I dont care at all, because there aré good people AND bad people, even if usa was like a very tall wall for mexico
When I have gone to Mexico I have seen more American people than Mexicans, it is strange 😅
saludos desde la frontera! gracias por el video, me fascina
As an American. I will subscribe
I know the media tries to portray Americans as hating immigrants but most Americans love Mexico and Mexicans especially here in California and the border states. Have tons kf first generation Mexican friends or friends that have had family here for a long time and most all of the Mexican people i know are awesome
Es una relación de amor/odio.
Ustedes son herederos del imperio britanico, nosotros del imperio español.
Ambos imperios lucharon por 3 siglos por la dominación global y partieron a occidente en una guerra religiosa.
Esta relación sigue existiendo, pero cada vez se atenúa más.
Estoy tratando aprender español sino es muy dificil para anglohablantes y tengo mucho miedo cuando hablando con hispanohablantes. Aprecio la gente de Mexico y videos como esto. ¡Seamos amigos! Español es un idioma muy bonita pero es tambien mucho mas rapido que inglés. Me gustaría que mas estadounidense aprendieran sobre nuestros vecinos. ¡Viva Mexico!
Descuida amigo , nosotros apreciamos mucho cuando alguien aprende español y jamás podríamos burlarnos de una persona que tal vez cometa errores , eso no nos importa.Yo también estoy aprendiendo pero inglés y también tiene su dificultad , saludos 😅
@@lizzethmancilla5197 la mayoría de las personas que he conocido me han ayudado... creo que mi español ha mejorado desde que hice este comentario porque cada día escucho español y tengo una amiga de mexico y un amigo de Colombia en línea y practicamos juntos.. mi amigo de Colombia esta aprendiendo inglés también y lo ayudo en lo que puedo cada vez.. es un camino para todos
El vídeo está bueno para aprender inglés
Poco saben que la mayoria no son tan educados ni todos buenas personas 😅. Pero si hay unos que si
Ni cultos...
I'm my experience Americans are more direct, as in Mexicans are more nice. Mexicans will let their kids live with them as long as they want and Americans seems like they'll kick their kids out when they turn 18.
❤❤❤Chicano Mexicano Beverly Hills Downey california. I speak Spanglish with family and friends and work and business, English only. 😢
Damn. Most of them think were assholes 🤣🤣 ngl a lot of them were right about some things
So, my whole church is Mexican, sometimes I can't understand them, cause Americans pronounce thing "th-i-ng, but they sometimes pronounce it theeng
Duuhh
Si estoy en acuerdo con mucho que dicen pero también ellos no son Americanos y mucho lo que saben son hechos que están conocido en el público general. Otra cosa son los estereotipos. Además de eso, es un buen imagen público.
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I do agree with a lot that they say but also, they're not Americans, and a lot of what they know are facts that are generally known. Another thing is stereotypes. Besides that, it's a general good public image.
La opinión del segundo, la de gorra azul es la más acertada. Aquí somos un país 🇺🇸 primer mundista., con mentalidad 3er mundista
How can you answer this question? The US is massive and there’s so many cultures/immigrants/economic classes etc. If your experience is rich American tourists or on tv shows I think that’s a very small percentage of people. Whatever
No pues si, la mujer de la camisa rosada esta bien chula
Es la verdad.
Lo que no entiendo porque dicen Americans en vez de estado unidenses y muchos malentendidos de que como son
Es parte de su gentilicio... Estados Unidos de América....Americanos.... Estados Unidos Mexicanos.... Mexicanos
Interesting…only one comment shows. 🤔
Being an American it’s hard not to feel like we are on top of the world because I’m realizing it’s fake
🇦🇽🇦🇩🇵🇼? como frio? estamos affectadas de los personas platicando asi.
Wey, la mayoría ni fueron pensamientos honestos. Veo varios comentarios de estadounidenses sobre este video y me pregunto ¿De verdad piensan estos estadounidenses que la mayoría de mexicanos que participan en el video son honestas sus respuestas? Claro que no.
Aunque soy una persona que no generaliza, pienso que no fue muy honesta esta entrevista. Apenas le pregunté a varios compañeros de la universidad ¿que piensan sobre la gentrificacion en nuestro país (México)? Y al final todos coincidimos en un rechazo a los estadounidenses. La realidad es que una MAYORÍA de los mexicanos y latinoamericanos pensamos que, una MAYORÍA de ellos son racistas, consumistas y superficiales.
No es una pregunta sobre la gentrificación, sino sobre los gringos en general.
Deberías educarte y viajar, ciudades fronterizas y la riviera maya reciben a millones de estadounidenses y canadienses quienes vienen a experimentar mexico y comprobar si es cierto el relato negativo que cuentan los medios estadounidenses. Eres mexicano(a) y no eres ni inferior ni victima de turistas extranjeros, tristemente estas adoptando un complejo que no te permitirá crecer ni ser un modelo a seguir de nadie. México tiene la capacidad de recibir muchos millones más de turistas ya que nos enriquecen en ABSOLUTAMENTE TODOS lo sentidos.
AMERICA IS A CONTINENT A continent is a large continuous mass of land conventionally regarded as a collective region. There are seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America,Centro America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.. its called UNITED STATES!!!
Mexicans are also Americans. Let's start there. Like René said "es como decir que África es solo Marruecos". Repeat this with me: America is a continent, not only a country.
Don’t do what Americans think of Mexicans. I don’t think you’ll like the results
It’s kinda difficult to understand the answer cause as a Mexican American are they thinking of the white typical American when asked the question , cause we all know the US is a melting pot of cultures.
Lol Mexicans and Americans aren’t really that different. There’s definitely on a whole more family orientation in Mexico but this country is full of immigrants that are equally as family oriented like Italians.
dont just ask the young people
They are not saying cool they are saying Americans are cold...
Great, this has made me feel horrible.
Lol now lets air what americans think of mexicans uncensored and without prosecution from the law.
Im a mexican living in Estados Unidos, and I find it very interesting that the opinions from Mexicans in Mexico and Mexicans in America are very different. All my mexican friends that live in Estados Unidos do not like Americans at all.
Mexican friends or Mexican Americans?
@@troll707 mexican american friends
@@alanruiz1512So they hate themselves?
Yes we like americans o gringos . I personalize like gringas , estan bien chulas ..
@@noskpain2792 they’re racist against white peoples basically 😭😭
se asen como la cosa delicada.. 😾 que corriente
yo intiendo que es un opinion pero mejor no hablas si no sabes el persona
03:03 - yes. you’re as cool as aids
Bunch of press to border hop ppl
come salsa 👺
Americans are so broken these days. They only think about the negative parts of Mexico. It's the same with Colombia. They only read about the bad things that happen in Colombia and not the good things. Spanish culture has been really interesting to me for the past four years. You'd be amazed by the things you don't read about. I have nothing positive to say about America though. There is too much violence these days and too much bullying online in the United States.
Americans don’t give a shit about Mexico I hate to break it to you. They talk about the tourist destinations because that’s where they visit and they talk about the border/cartels because it’s a political issue and it affects American lives. There you go.
Son muy cerrados, y desconfiados
We are so cold that you all want to live here lol
I would never live in USA your people is just insipid and boring dude
for the money they actually earn
Second ever comment
Mexicans are closer to Italians French and Spanish .
Not really French people imo
“Out of touch urbanites comment on things they don’t know about”. Well at least it proves the theory city people everywhere are pretty much the same, the “they’re colder” comments are hilarious when juxtaposed to the Vlad the Impaler level of cruelty happening in parts of Mexico
We don't care
Then why watch 🤷♀️
I didn't, i just commented
@richchie71 You should have watched then they said good things about Americans they called you educated and well mannered
@richchie71 Americans treat Mexicans with hatred, yet they repaid you with kindness. Some people from different countries hate Americans just because, but mexicans who many of you despised only had good things to say about you, says a lot about their character
Being a mixed race i try to treat everyone the same way. When i said we dont care i wasn't talking about the video I was referring to other countries thoughts about Americans.
Pretty Boring if I'm honest. I understand the language. This just isn't impressive or fun to watch. 🤷♂️
Yes, si, I am here now in the Baja area, Ive been all across your beautiful country numerous times over the years, and I do feel, in my heart, that I am unwelcome and hated, despite my efforts to be kind (the Mexican people are mostly very sweet and try to hide their resentment towards my skin and ancestry).
Im soooooo sorry that I only know some basic spanish. I have inoperable brain cancer and it effects my memory, so despite my efforts, I have not been successful in learning your language. After seeing this video, perhaps I will not come back. I hear the Phillipines are nice. Maybe I will go there. Thanks for allowing me to visit for a few months.
By the way, you are ALL welcome in Canada! No need to speak English, we can use Google Translator. We like you and will welcome you with open arms❤
Ngl I don’t give a rats ass what Mexicans think of us lol
Then why did you watch🤷♀️
Most mexicans like americans but ok
@@ninbendoyt3203From this video? I don’t think they do lol
As a Mexican/American and transgender woman who grew up on both countries. I agree with the video. Americans are cold hearted. Coming to the U.S as an older teenager people here won’t help you at all. You could be dying in a sidewalk and most people just pass by. The only place where people have been hospitable is South Texas. Viva MEXICO los amo mi gente❤🤗
Texas is very welcoming. We're the epitome of Southern hospitality.
Meanwhile in Central Asia.
Oh wait...
Nobody knows anything about central Asia. Less known than Africa or Antarctica haha.
Are you talking about Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan?
Most people only know east Asia , southeast Asia and South asia
And west Asia/middle east