Cultural Comparison

Aspect

Mexico

USA

UK

Religion

Long Roman Catholic tradition.
Fatalistic outlook. "As God wills."

Mixed religions.
"Master of own life" outlook.

The United Kingdom was created as an Anglican Christian country and Anglican churches remain the largest faith group in each country of the UK.

Education

Memorization.
Emphasis on theoretical.
Rigid, broad curriculum.

Analytical approach.
Emphasis on the practical.
Narrow, in-depth specialization.

Each country of the United Kingdom has a separate education system. Power over education matters in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is devolved but education in England.

Nationalism

Very nationalistic.
Proud of long history and traditions.
Reluctant to settle outside Mexico.

(U.S.)Very patriotic.
Proud of "American way of life."
Assumes everyone shares his/her materialistic values.
Less than U.S.. Often has more " World" view.

British nationalism has been a civic nationalism, emphasizing both cohesion and diversity of the people of the United Kingdom

Personal Appearance

Dress and grooming are status symbols.

Appearance is secondary to performance.

Business attire rules are somewhat relaxed in England, but conservative dress is still very important for both men and women