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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 01:51 PM
Cultural Differences


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Today, our housekeeper told me that she loves working for us because I play classical music.

She said, "I listen to the music and then I go home and I can sleep. My house is very noisy because of the TV and the children with their video games."

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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 01:56 PM


Has she a CD player, portable with earphones?
I see perfect birthday and/or Christmas gifts on the horizon...
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 01:59 PM


That doesn't sound very different. :no:



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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 02:12 PM
Cultural?


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Today, our housekeeper told me that she loves working for us because I play classical music.

She said, "I listen to the music and then I go home and I can sleep. My house is very noisy because of the TV and the children with their video games."


Sounds like she has discipline differences.




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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 02:25 PM


Permissive Mexican mother syndrome.
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 02:27 PM


PMMS?:lol:
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 02:33 PM
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She is of the belief that cleaning up after seven big dogs (five Great Danes, one Big Rottweiler and one Big German Shepherd) is a walk in the park.

Go figure.

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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.”
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\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 02:54 PM
Ohh, I Forgot to Add to This


That she told me that Mexicans have no appreciation of classical music at all.

Please, do not shoot the messenger, I am only reporting from the field.

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\"La vida es dura, el corazon es puro, y cantamos hasta la madrugada.” (Life is hard, the heart is pure and we sing until dawn.)
—Kirsty MacColl, Mambo de la Luna

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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 03:51 PM


thanks for your post Jan....I appreciate your understanding of cultural differences...and i love it when we can contribute something positive to their culture that they enjoy, appreciate or can benefit from.

I find it so fascinating some of the little things that pop up regarding these differences...like Juan eating with a spoon...they just didnt have knives and forks in san roque and ate everything with spoons.

Now...I wonder what they will think of the water skiis????




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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 04:17 PM


La Paz has at least one classical music station. Heavy!!



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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 04:20 PM
I Take for Granted


What someone in my life thinks is a gift, a blessing.

Reality check.

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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 04:26 PM


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thanks for your post Jan....I appreciate your understanding of cultural differences...and i love it when we can contribute something positive to their culture that they enjoy, appreciate or can benefit from.

I find it so fascinating some of the little things that pop up regarding these differences...like Juan eating with a spoon...they just didnt have knives and forks in san roque and ate everything with spoons.

Now...I wonder what they will think of the water skiis????


Much of what has been posted speaks to rural Mexico. It is quite true that for a very long time, a wealthy, educated elite ruled the country. I know for a fact that classical music has a large audience in both Guadalajara and Mexico City. This thread is akin to someone speaking about a domestic employee from Appalachia in the US. Mexico is a very diverse nation. Thankfully, its wealth has begun to spread beyond the elite oligarchs. But it still has a way to go.
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 05:17 PM
Juan Eats With a Spoon?


He is a cultured gentleman.

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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 07:57 PM


Cultural formation is directly connected to what we are exposed to and classical music was something that was simply not available to most living on remote ranchos. But does that make someone "less" cultural?

I am quite sure that your housekeeper really loves the fact that you thought to share the experience with her.
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 08:05 PM


Actually, Juan is one of the most cultured people I have had the honour of knowing! The guy has a lot of class! He learned english by reading national geographic.

I remember the first time I got invited over to an amigos house for lunch...I felt like such an idiot...they had NO cutlery and they all happily used the tortillas as a sort of spoon....I was useless and embarassed and tried so hard to watch them and figure it out. They never imagined someone couldnt eat with a tortilla!...and were trying hard not to laugh at me.




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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 09:33 PM


those cultural differences are a big reason why as a kid i found baja so fascinating and still do to this day...everytime i end up in a place like Asuncion or Abreojos im blown away by the sincerity and the generosity of the people i meet there:)
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 10:02 PM


This thread show a lack of understanding, respect, dignity, values, and does not do anything to promote harmony between two cultures..

I am sure the posted comment and the general reference made regarding Mexicans and Classical Music was not done in a bigoted malicious manner but was rather given out of ignorance and cultural blindness. It is time to keep these types of generalizations of any culture or people off this web,, Please..
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 10:46 PM
Shoot the messenger?


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This thread show a lack of understanding, respect, dignity, values, and does not do anything to promote harmony between two cultures..

I am sure the posted comment and the general reference made regarding Mexicans and Classical Music was not done in a bigoted malicious manner but was rather given out of ignorance and cultural blindness. It is time to keep these types of generalizations of any culture or people off this web,, Please..


The generalization was made by a member of the culture.

I find Mexicans in general and typically unlike their American counterparts to be far more respectful and appreciative of all forms of music. They are a wonderful audience.

And any question about their devotion to classical music wouldn't stand this test:

In the middle of a dry lake bed...Near Mexicali...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsM19HcQfwQ




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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 11:01 PM


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This thread show a lack of understanding, respect, dignity, values, and does not do anything to promote harmony between two cultures..

I am sure the posted comment and the general reference made regarding Mexicans and Classical Music was not done in a bigoted malicious manner but was rather given out of ignorance and cultural blindness. It is time to keep these types of generalizations of any culture or people off this web,, Please..


The generalization was made by a member of the culture.

I find Mexicans in general and typically unlike their American counterparts to be far more respectful and appreciative of all forms of music. They are a wonderful audience.

And any question about their devotion to classical music wouldn't stand this test:

In the middle of a dry lake bed...Near Mexicali...


Why is it so necessary to draw comparisons and conclusions?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsM19HcQfwQ
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[*] posted on 3-2-2010 at 11:20 PM


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Why is it so necessary to draw comparisons and conclusions?


It's the heart of the scientific process...of cognitive thought and decision making.

How do you process data and make conclusions?




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