Cross Cultural Awareness Quiz on Mexico

Kwintessential offers cross cultural quizzes to test your knowledge of cultural business norms in different countries. Test your knowledge on Mexico!

Book "Inside Mexico: Living, Traveling, and Doing Business in a Changing Society"

The Book "Inside Mexico: Living, Traveling, and Doing Business in a Changing Society" by Paula Heusinkveld documents the intricate culture, business norms, and keys to success in doing business and interacting socially in Mexico. The book is sure to be a proven resource for all those curious about Mexican culture and history, those who travel to Mexico frequently on business, and those contemplating moving to Mexico.

Meeting Etiquette Tips for Mexico Business Travel

From Kwintessential are helpful meeting etiquette tips for doing business in Mexico:

• When greeting in social situations, women pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder, rather than shake hands.
• Men shake hands until they know someone well, at which time they progress to the more traditional hug and back slapping.
• Wait until invited before using a Mexican's first name.

What is Business Meeting Etiquette in Mexico?

From Kwintessential's "Mexico - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette" section are some
business meeting etiquette tips:

• "Business appointments are required and should be made at least 2 weeks in advance. Reconfirm the appointment one week before the meeting.
• Reconfirm the meeting again once you arrive in Mexico and make sure that the secretary of the person you will be meeting knows how to contact you.
• It is important that you arrive on time for meetings, although your Mexican business associates may be up to 30 minutes late.
• Do not appear irritated if this occurs as people often run behind schedule.
• Meetings may be postponed with little advance warning.
• Initial meetings are formal.
• Have all written material available in both English and Spanish.
• Agendas are not common. If they are given, they are not always followed."

This can differ depending what company you are working with in Mexico, can any business travelers share their experiences with the above business meeting etiquette?

Business Meeting Etiquette Tips in Mexico

From Kwintessential are meeting etiquette tips for doing business in Mexico:

• When greeting in social situations, women pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder, rather than shake hands.
• Men shake hands until they know someone well, at which time they progress to the more traditional hug and back slapping.
• Wait until invited before using a Mexican's first name.

Any other travelers want to share their business culture experiences? Do you agree or disagree with the tips above?

Tips for Doing Business in Mexico

When traveling to Mexico on business it's important to know what the business culture is.

Kwintessential provides some sound guidance for your business travel to Mexico:
"Mexican society and business are highly stratified and vertically structured. Mexicans emphasize hierarchical relationships and people respect authority and look to those above them for guidance and decision-making." Since rank is important, those above you in rank must always be treated with respect. Thus, you should always know which person is in charge which allows you to direct questions and feedback to the right authority and someone who will delegate orders.

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Some Clarity on Mexico's Business Culture when Doing Business in Mexico

This article on Mexconnect sheds some light on doing business in Mexico by hitting on certain cultural differences that you may not be aware of when conducting business in Mexico.

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What to Tip When Traveling to Mexico?

From mint.com, take a look at what you can be expected to tip when traveling to Mexico. It's always good to err on the side of caution & check out the map for tips on tipping in other countries. Helpful stuff for traveling.

Rick Steves Offers His Take on Traveling to Mexico City

Travel author and television personality Rick Steves visited Mexico City for the New Year. This is his take on traveling through Mexico City and the safety concern, "Contrary to what I was led to expect, everything seemed mellow and in control...My take: I'd fly over the border towns and enjoy the wonderful energy of Mexico City."