Food

I found it very interesting that the majority of Mexicans that lived in Southern California still ate only their native cuisine even though American food was so readily available. They preferred to stay in their comfort zone with what they were used to. This could be seen by Americans as prideful or that they are unwilling to accommodate at least a little into the American culture. Their children, on the other hand, were more than willing to indulge in American food so they ended up getting the best of both worlds.

This could affect a lot how Mexican school children are viewed from their peers. They might be highly judged for what they eat and don't eat and what they do or don't like. It is a fact that most Mexicans (and many other foreigners) don't like root beer! To an American, this notion might seem inconceivable because we love it!