Latino Culture And Intertextual Analysis

Latin American culture is the formal expression of the people of Latin America, and includes high culture and popular culture as well as religion and other customary practices. The Latino culture is a collectivist society, because they are focused on the family or the group over personal problems, Latinos have been raised to be this way since they were born. They also feel more comfortable if they are around their group of peers, rather then being alone. Latinos also belong to the Expressive Culture, where they are encouraged to speak their mind, let their ideas be heard. (R. Gonzalez, Personal Communication, October 2, 2014). "Out of the three patterns you have shown me, the closest Organizational pattern Latinos use would be the Wave pattern. The speeches i have …show more content…
Latinos tend to be reserved about public speaking because of their heavy foreign accent. They are very respectful to the people who surround them. While speaking publicly they often use very polite and formal language when greeting someone, such as; Ma'am, Miss and Sir. Where as I have observed that us Americans rarely do greet by "Ma'am or Sir". Latinos prefer to be addressed by their last name and title, they learn this early on from their school environments. Latin Americans use pronouns such as "We and Our" Where as americans use pronouns such as "I". A common public speaking technique Latinos share with Americans is their body language while public speaking. They use their body as a secondary type of language for a form of interaction. While public speaking they tend to use handshakes to show a sign of respectful gesture, but while with friends and family they greet by a kiss on the cheek. (Chong, N. (2002). The Latino patient: A cultural guide for health care providers. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural