Angel Hernandez 2/12 13 Per3 Country name Flag Mxico Spain Brazil

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The people

Mexico is very class conscious society straftifications care well defined

Personal pride and individualism are highly valued, as are character and breeding. Modesty is valued over assertiveness. Flaunting superiority, intelligence and ability is not appreciated.

Brazilians are friendly and free-spirited, with an incredible zest for life. They are very riskoriented and very creative. Predominantly Roman Cathol (73%), familie are large and often include extended family members. Family,

Meeting and Greeting

Mexicans generally stand clos together when conversating and dont show singns of discomfort .

Body language

Mexican counter part may be late or keep you waiting thirty or being late in a punctual meeting by Mexicans

educational an socioeconomic backgrounds are important to Brazilians. Shake hands with Take time to everyone greet and present--men, say goodwomen and bye to children--at a each business or social person meeting. Shake present. hands again when Women kiss leaving. twice -- once on each cheek -- if they are married. Singl women add a third kiss. Never touch, hug or back slap Physical a Spaniard contact is part you do not of simple know well, communicatio unless a Touching arms friendly elbows and Spaniard backs is very touches you common and first. acceptable. Generally, Brazilians also Spaniards stand stand very extremely clos close when to one anothe

Corporate . Mexican counter Culture part may be late or keep you waiting thirty or being late in a punctual meeting by Mexicans

Helpful Hints

Mexicans are very proud of their Indapendence and have very strong sense of of national identitiy and pride.

talking. Spaniards speak a lot with their hands. Never mimic them. Typically, Spanish is the language of business, but most large companies conduct business in English and Spanish. You cannot expect English to be widely spoken. Check ahead to determine if an interpreter is needed. Expect to be interrupted when speaking. Be patient. Nothing is done in a hurry. Spanish trademarks are procrastination and delay.

Do not back away.

Your personality an ability to establish stron personal and business relationships i important to the success of your business endeavor.

Soccer (football), family, Brazils beautiful beaches and the countrys rapid growth are all appropriate conversation topics. Politics poverty, religion,

Argentina (considered a rival) and the deforestation Brazil are not. Personal topic such as age, salary and marital or job status are also unacceptable.