Complete the activity titled "Comparative Urban Environments." Every city is shaped by different cultural forces. In one to two paragraphs, contrast the culture of two different cities from this activity: New York and Buenos Aires. What makes these cities stand apart from each other culturally? What is unique about each city’s attitude, language, habits, foods, or architecture? (Site 2)

Answer and Explanation:

As we know, both New York and Buenos Aires are geographically located in America. However, they possess significant differences in culture and traditions.

1. New York is a highly diverse city, which means that you can find people from numerous nationalities living there due to a higher immigration level that occurred in the 20th century. This city is characterized by a rich art culture, involving theatre, music, visual art, and dance. In fact, it is also known as the dance capital of the world. It is also considered an expensive but safe city, in comparison to Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires, on the other hand, although exhibits a diverse population, is not as ethnically rich as New York. This city is known for its developed commerce, politics, culture, industry, and technology. Moreover, Buenas Aires has faced a history of crime and corruption.

Both cities are touristic but New York receives far more tourists than Buenos Aires.

2. In regard to food, Buenos Aires is known for meat dishes -- steak, parrillada, picanha, and empanadas. New York is a bit more diverse and, although it has great restaurants, much of the food is not "native" as it offers Italian, Mexican, Greek dishes that have been "americanized" (like the New York Pizza).  In regard to architecture, New York has trademark buildings that are highly important such as the Empire State Building, while Buenos Aires is not highly famous for its architecture. People in Buenos Aires are said to be expressive and passionate, while people in New York are considered to be a bit "colder".