I love the hispanic culture...Is that weird?
I don't think it's weird. It actually makes sense. The Latino culture is fascinating and heavily influenced by Africans and Africa. It's more than Spain or Europe, it's more than Amerindian (the natives of the Americas), and more than African. It's all these wonderous cultures put together. And honestly the only difference between a black in the US and a black in a Latino country is that the Latino speaks Spanish. We are the same basic ethnicity makeup in varying degree when you think about it. Many Black North Americans are: African+Native American+European. And so are Afro-Latinos. I love the music and culture, I would totally move to Miami or Tampa one day. I'm so mad that I live in the least Hispanic part of Florida (North Florida). When I went to Miami, I was like wow. I don't think there's anything wrong with you liking and identifying with a certain culture. There are many Afro-Latinos in Latino countries. Just like African Americans they are descended from the slaves brought over from Africa. The slave trade was all throughout the Americas. Many of the words, foods, clothing, clothing, dances, music, art and other culture in the Islands and South America is African influenced. From Puerto Rico to Brazil. You can take a class at a community college. You can find a Latin group in your area, maybe at your local civic center. You can buy a book to learn Spanish. You can take an online course. Of course the best way to actually learn about a culture and learn their language is to visit the places. You will definitely not be out of place with all the blacks in these countries.
Why do I need Spanish to live in Miami?
WOW, YOU ARE REALLY IGNORANT YOU KNOW? I'm not meaning to be disrespectful... but you're not only disrespecting Cubans, but most of the Hispanics. You're saying this like only Cubans do this. Think about this... I know a lot of Americans that go to Cuba and other spanish-speaking countries and they don't even get their behinds off a chair to learn Spanish, ok? Also, if you want to be successful and want to give good service, learn the language, since I believe that it is one of the most used in Miami. STOP BEING A HYPOCRITE and STOP LOOKING EXCUSES for not learning a language, which is just exactly what you're criticizing... If you want to continue being a Mediocre, be my guest. If you don't want to learn Spanish, you can look for other languages, stupid!
Why are there so many Spanish & Cuban people in Miami?
There are over two million Cuban refugees living in the U.S., most in Florida. For two reasons: One, Fidel Casto led a Communist revolution in Cuba in 1959. And many Cubans who didn't like living under that dictatorship fled Cuba and came to the U.S. Many risked their lives crossing the water by any means available. Most of those refugees settled in Miami, where there were other Cubans like themselves. Two, Florida is the closest U.S. land to Cuba. It's just 90 miles away. So, if you set sail from Cuba to the U.S., Florida will be the first U.S. land you see.
What Spanish city feels like Miami, USA?
La Rambla in Barcelona is sorta Miami-ish, but you have to go to Ibiza offshore to get Miami Beach. Funny, but the most Miami place to me is Nice or Canne, up the coast in France. Last time in Nice there was even a 'Miami' bar on the beach. The Spaniards know Miami, and can hear the Miami accent. Somewhere between the strongly compressed vowels and consonant ellisions of Havana and the radically fricative Castilian, Miami dialect is distinct. But, seguro la vida noche esta mas como los discos d'Ibiza, pero not so Euro, yk?
Where is Havanita in Miami?
He probably means "Little Havana," which is a section of SW Miami centered on SW 8th St & running west from just south of Downtown Miami to about 42d Avenue. In fact, almost the whole southwest section of Miami Dade & much of the rest of the county Speaks Spanish as its default language. Little Havana ranges from urban commercial to suburban single family & it's generally quite safe.
People in Miami Florida do not speak any english?
I am from California and moved out to Miami Florida a few months ago. I like it here for the most part but I have one problem with the hispanics here. How come they don't speak any english?? Anytime I walk into a Publix or Walgreen's and the cashier doesn't speak a lick of english. I say I don't speak spanish or I don't understand you, and say english please, but they still demand reading the price in spanish when I don't understand it. For example, when I lived in europe, I always tried to assimilate into the culture by speaking a little of the language. At least hello, thank you, and bye. But they don't even try here. This is not a misperception about hispanics. I simply want to know if anyone else is having same problem I am having here?? Should I move?? Thanks!
Is it normal to feel the need to learn Spanish to get around an American city like Miami?
I remember moving to Miami as a teenager from Spain. I was surprised to discover that most of the city spoke Spanish. I can understand that it must be very frustrating for people coming from other parts of the US who do not speak Spanish. It can be a challenge for people in their personal and professional day to day lives. Whether it's “normal” is impossible to say. It's the reality and people looking to move to the magic city should keep it in mind. It might be a limiting factor, but it is also an opportunity to expand your horizon and be exposed to a place like no other. There are very few places that can claim their place as a capital to the Americas. Miam is a bilingual city, I believe that it's only richer figuratively for it but also literally because of it. The US is not a once size fits all, or at least that's my understanding. Other languages are spoken across the US, and Spanish is probably among the most spoken. Miami is a port city and a major hub for commerce with and tourism from Latin America. It is a city built mostly upon the dreams and hopes of people from across the south of the American border who come seeking a better life. The spectrum of newcomers a is ample: from educated to uneducated, from rich to poor, from documented to undocumented. Miami's population is mostly Hispanic first and second generation, if anything it would be “abnormal” for people not to speak Spanish. Most people speak English, it's a matter of letting them know. My word of advice is that we shouldn't be so narrow-minded and fixated on what America has to be. Perhaps someone doesn't have the time or patience to learn Spanish, but a few holas and gracias with a smile go a long way. Miami is everyone's home.
How hard is it to get a decent job in Miami?
Generally, it depends on what you’re looking for in a job. If you’re looking at making over $50K/year as a salaried employee, good luck. As far as I’ve seen it, most jobs in Miami and a lot of people who are employed don’t earn anything more than that. Even my own household has a combined annual income that’s less than $50K/year and we still manage to live decently in Coral Gables.You’ll probably do fine with earning a $30–50K salary in Miami, since the cost of living here is relatively low compared to other metropolitan areas—as are the wages and salaries here.I’ve done a job hunt before with job sites in Miami and it’s not worth your time. Aimlessly sending out resumes and cover letters to random employers in hope that they’ll even glance at your application usually leads to a dead-end or no response back.Your best bet to land a well-paying job in Miami is to contact recruiters and employers here in Miami, especially in person or via email directly. Get in touch with people who manage HR at big companies with offices here. Ask friends, or go to events like Venture Cafe to network with other people and explain to them that you’re looking for a place to apply your skills. A lot of the time, if they don’t know about any open jobs, they can refer you to someone else who might know.Overall, if you know what you’re doing and you can talk to people directly, then finding a decent job shouldn’t be very difficult. If you’re spending your day at the unemployment office and clicking “Apply Instantly” on every single job post on Indeed, LinkedIn, and Monster, you’ll probably have a harder time.
Is Miami a nice place to live?
Though Miami is mainly Hispanic, that isn't a reason to not come and live here--unless you don't like Hispanics. The city currently has over two million citizens, with a vast majority being Hispanics or of Hispanic background. The manners of the people range in parts of the city. Like every place you visit, you're bound to find very nice and helpful people, as well as very rude people. Miami has reached a point where it is associated with Hollywood and celebrities, which is why the prices of houses, etc, have skyrocketed. A typical home in Miami (2b/2b) ranges from $250,000 to over a million. Depending where you want to live. That doesn't mean you won't find a very cheap place to live in, a lot of those exist. If you want to experience diversity, a new culture, and a new way of life, I suggest you move to Miami. In Miami alone over 80 languages are spoken, we're a very important icon when it comes to diversity. Schools (if you have kids), are very good. Public schools in Miami have been named among the top schools in the country. Over 75 schools (elem., middle and high school) exist. Higher learning schools (such as FIU, UM, Miami-Dade Community College) have all been named as top schools in the country. FIU currently has a law school and will soon be opening a medical school on campus. UM is known as one of the best medical schools as well. Crime is not a big problem, it doesn't mean that it doesn't happen. Every area has it's own crime rate. Coral Gables has less, but Overtown has the most. Miami has become a very large metropolitan city, a lot of activites go on daily, and its just a perfect place to live. Nice weather, nice beaches, nice places (rest., nightclubs, malls), and nice houses/neighborhoods. You might want to visit: miamidade.gov for more info.