SPN506 BLOG

Growing up in San Antonio, I have had alot of hispanic friends throughout the years. For me it is very interesting to learn about the difference between people actually from Mexico or other countries, and those of just hispanic decent. A lot of their customs are the same, and some very different. Alot of the time they still have a lot of the same ideas and values. My good friend from home's parents are both hispanic and I have learned alot about their customs from spending a lot of time at her house. I know that family is a very imporant value to them, and they are typically all very close, with large familys. They are all very welcoming, and always kiss me hello and goodbye which isn't always common amoung many people in the United States, but is in most spanish speaking countries. My friend's parents also both speak spanish fluently, but never taught it to their daughter growing up, so now she only knows enough words to understand some spanish. Learning the different cuture facts about spanish speaking countries has shown me how many similarities and differences there are between natives and those of spanish decent.