IntroductionWe often don't pay too much attention to our own cultural values ​​and traditions until we are exposed to a different culture and begin to compare. To have a more productive and fruitful life, I believe we must become more self-aware and more sensitive to the culturally and ethnically diverse community in which we live. Two cultures that have shared the same living space for centuries are Hispanic and Hispanic. American culture. In this article I will analyze each culture by providing a brief background and highlighting some aspects in which they differ, such as the perception of time, family, orientation and others. American culture has a couple of ways in which it differs from Hispanic culture, which for the most part has Latin roots. Clearly there are strengths and weaknesses between the two cultures. That's why I personally believe that these two cultures complement each other so well. People's lives in American culture primarily revolve around work, and time must be carefully divided to accomplish everything they set their minds to. Hispanic culture is a culture where family and relationships are more important than anything else, time and schedules can be changed. You could say a little more relaxed. Of course, these are just general observations and there are always exceptions, like everything else. Background of Latin culture Heritage is made up of habits and customs that are passed down from generation to generation. A person with Latino or Hispanic ancestry means that they descend from a family from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. There are many misconceptions that Latinos are just people who come from Spanish-speaking countries, but.... .. middle of paper ......tions and other important parts of our lives. These two cultures are very unique and I believe they are two of the most influential cultures in the Americas. Overall, the process of learning to communicate and share our cultural background with others is an important tool for living a better and fruitful life. Works Cited Clutter, AW and Ruben, ND Understanding Hispanic Culture. Retrieved from http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5237.htmlJohnson, L., & Lamb, A. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.42explore2.com/latino.htmlPodesta, J. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.encyclopedia.com Book on Racial and Ethnic Groups by Richard T. Schaffer.Beecham, H. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.expatmoneychannel.com/node/985 Further information: http://www.everyculture.com/North-America/Latinos-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html#ixzz2mXLDJTWA