Country name

Italy

Mexico

Japan

Flags

The people

Cultural achievement is Italy's greatest source of pride.

Mexico is a very class-conscious society where social stratifications are well defined.

Greeting& meting

Ladies should extend their hand first to men. Friends may greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks. Maintain eye contact while talking. Otherwise Italians might think you are hiding something.

Shake hands or Give a slight Bow when Introduced.

Japan is a highly structured and traditional society. Great importance is placed on loyalty, politeness, and personal responsibility and on everyone working together for the good of the larger group. A handshake is appropriate upon meeting. The Japanese handshake is limp and with little or no eye contact. Do not stand close to a Japanese person. Avoid touching.

Body language

Corporate culture

Business cards are used only in business, not socially, unless requested.

Helpful hints

*Italians enjoy a lot of good humor can be self*Deprecating.

Mexicans generally stand close together when conversing. Don't show signs of discomfort, which would be considered rude by your Mexican counterpart. Negotiations move slowly. Be patient. For Mexicans, the building of a personal relationship comes before the building of a professional one. Note differences in class and status in Mexico, for such differences are important.

Punctuality is a must in all business and social meetings.

Avoid using the Number "four" if Possible. It has Connotations of Death to the Japanese.

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