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Mexico - Culture Smart! : The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Maddicks, Russell.
- Series:
- Culture Smart!
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Manners and customs.
- Mexico.
- Etiquette.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (201 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : Kuperard, 2023.
- Summary:
- Don't just see the sightsâget to know the people.The third-largest country in Latin America, Mexico is hugely diverse, having both rural backwaters where time seems to have stood still and manic urban centers like Mexico City, one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world.
- Contents:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- About the Author
- Contents
- Map of Mexico
- Introduction
- Key Facts
- 1. Land and People
- Geographical Snapshot
- Climate
- People
- The States of Mexico
- A Brief History
- Government
- The Economy
- Covid-19
- 2. Values and Attitudes
- Religion
- Family Values
- Pride, Honor, and Machismo
- LGBTQ in a Macho Society
- Distrust of Authorities
- Attitudes Toward Race
- Living for the Moment
- Class Divisions
- Mexico and the USA
- Attitudes Toward Foreigners
- 3. Customs and Traditions
- Festivals and Holidays
- The Festival Calendar
- Saints' Days and Pilgrimages
- "Witchcraft "and Superstition
- 4. Making Friends
- The Language Barrier
- What's in a Name
- Fashionably Late
- Conversation Starters and Stoppers
- The Dating Game
- Expat Friendly
- 5. At Home
- Rise of the Cities
- Madre Knows Best
- Home Help
- Daily Life
- Everyday Shopping
- Education
- Learning English
- The Cycle of Family Life and Rites of Passage
- 6. Time Out
- Mexican Food
- Drinks
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Music
- Cultural Activities
- Cinema
- Sports
- Shopping
- 7. Travel, Health, and Safety
- Flying
- Buses
- Trains
- Driving
- Urban Transportation
- Where to Stay
- Health
- Safety
- Hotspots to Avoid
- 8. Business Briefing
- Doing Business in Mexico
- Personal Relationships
- Dress Code
- Women in Business
- Setting up a Meeting
- Punctuality
- Meetings and Presentations
- Negotiations
- Contracts and Legal Considerations
- Managing Disagreement
- Management Style
- Dealing with Red Tape
- Organizations That Can Help
- Corruption
- Gift Giving
- 9. Communicating
- Language
- Manners and Greetings.
- Talking Local
- Humor
- Body Language
- Personal Space
- The Media
- Cell phones and SIM Cards
- Internet and Social Media
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
- Useful Apps
- Picture Credits
- Copyright
- Index
- Acknowledgments.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-78702-344-3
- 1-78702-343-5
- OCLC:
- 1390561247
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