Culture

Even if the famous impression of a typical Mexican man is one of a macho with a moustache, boots, and a poncho, the country is far too big to stereotyp the individual.
Even though most of the 109 million inhabitants of Mexico are Mestizen (ancestors from mixed marriages between indiginous folk and the Spanish), there are great differences in the cultural and social habits of the people. Cultural and social habits differ not only between the Mestizen, the whites and the indiginous folk, but also between villages and cities.
A few words to the Mexican way of life:
Family: It does not seem to matter if they live in the country or in the city, the family remains the heart of the people.
Punctuality: 'Un momentito' is simple to understand (one moment please). You will also often hear 'ahorita', the short form of 'ahora' – now! This word mirrors the attitude of the people. The mentality of the Mañana has paid off due to the climate and the traffic chaos in Mexiko city.
Migration from the country: the habits of the people in country areas and within the indiginous folk, has hardly changed, particularly the idea that the more children you have, the safer you will be economically. The role of various family members is more traditional than in the cities. The children that grow up in the country without an education, often have two possibilites: live in poverty in the village or move to the big city.
Changes: More and more Mexicans are looking to the European or the American way of life as far as morals and values go. Industrialisation, and the possiblity to plan a family, has changed the role of men and women: the women no longer have to rely on the men due to the availability of contraceptives, and their right to be educated.