Family Life (4 of 4) :
Family Life (4 of 4) It is important to know which person is in charge and this leads to an authoritarian approach to decision-making and problem- solving
Mexicans are very aware of how each individual fits into each hierarchy, be it family, friends or business
It would be disrespectful to break the chain of hierarchy www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Social Etiquette (3 of 3) :
Social Etiquette (3 of 3) If invited to a Mexican's home, bring flowers or sweets
Do not give marigolds as they symbolize death
Do not give red flowers as they have a negative connotation
White flowers are considered uplifting www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Business Etiquette (5 of 7) :
Business Etiquette (5 of 7) If you do not speak Spanish, hire an interpreter
It will take several meetings to come to an agreement
Face-to-face meetings are preferred over telephone, letters or email www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Trivia (3 of 3) :
Trivia (3 of 3) The Chihuahua is the world’s smallest dog and is named after a Mexican state
Bullfighting is Mexico’s national sport
One unusual Mayan weapon was a “hornet bomb,” which was an actual hornet’s nest thrown at enemies during battle www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
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