A japanese living in Oaxaca Mexico

The video features a discussion with a Japanese guest living in Oaxaca, Mexico. It explores cultural differences between Mexico and Japan, focusing on lifestyle, work hours, and social behaviors. The guest shares experiences with Mexican food, highlighting a preference for spicy dishes and street food. The conversation also touches on stereotypes and the guest's personal experiences with security in Oaxaca, contrasting it with common perceptions of Mexico.

What is the guest's primary role in Mexico?

• Running a restaurant

• Teaching Spanish

• Marketing for a language school

• Studying Mexican culture

How do the people of Oaxaca differ from those in Tokyo according to the guest?

• Oaxacans are more reserved

• Tokyo residents are less punctual

• Oaxacans are friendlier

• Tokyo residents are more outgoing

What aspect of Mexican culture does the guest enjoy the most?

• The architecture

• The festivals

• The food, especially spicy dishes

• The music

What is one challenge the guest faces with Mexican sweets?

• They are too sweet

• They are too expensive

• They are hard to find

• They are too spicy

What is a cultural difference the guest finds hard to understand?

• Mexicans' love for spicy food

• Mexicans' work ethic

• Mexicans' preference for sweet foods

• Mexicans' tendency to be late

What stereotype do Mexicans have about Japanese people?

• They are always late

• They are very informal

• They drink a lot

• They dislike spicy food

What personal experience highlighted the safety of Oaxaca for the guest?

• They were always greeted warmly

• They found the streets well-lit at night

• They never experienced theft

• A friendly neighbor returned their lost key