Having a co-culture means you participate in two cultures with distinct values and beliefs. Normally this occurs when you are born in a country where there is a dominant culture and you have parents who practice a different culture from the dominant culture. This is very common in the United States due to its diverse population. Examples of co-cultures in the United States include African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and Mexican Americans. I am part of the Mexican American co-culture. I was born in the United States but come from two Mexican parents. All my life I have participated in both the American and Mexican cultures. As I grew up I learned both English and Spanish. I celebrate both American and Mexican holidays. For example I celebrate both of the countries independence day, and I celebrate both Halloween and el Dia de Los Muertos(Day of the Dead). On Thanksgiving my family always has both classic American and Mexican dishes. For example we have turkey, mashed potatoes, tamales and posole. This is something that feels completely natural due to our co-culture. Growing up in a co-culture will have a very different outcome in your persona than just following or practicing one culture. For example Mexico has a high power-distance culture, which I can clearly see and agree with because I have always been taught to never disrespect an elder. I have witnessed some of my American friends actions around their parents that causes me to be very surprised and astonished, I can’t even imagine saying or acting how they did around my parents without facing consequences. Living in the United States has influenced me to be individualist, which is common due to its low power-distance culture. We are always encouraged to stand up for what we believe