GREETINGS

MAN GREETING MAN- Men shake hands when greeting one another and usually maintain direct eye contact. Handshakes may linger. Good friends and family will engage in a firm hug which may be combined with a few slaps on the back.

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By Brianna Adamczyk

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CUBAN CULTURE EDU 365

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WOMAN GREETING WOMAN- At a first meeting, women generally shake hands. Friends and close acquaintances kiss each other once on the cheek.

Business Knowledge. Retrieved March 30, 2014, from

http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/cuba

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MAN GREETING WOMAN- At a first meeting a regular handshake will do. Friends, family and close acquaintances usually share a light kiss on the cheek.

Brianna Adamczyk Professor Spatt EDU 365

 Spanish lesson

Technology
Dress at most schools is very casual. Students usually wear shirts, shorts, tank-tops and jeans.

President: Ral Castro (2008) Government: Communist State Total area: 42,803 sq mi Population (2012 est.): 11,075,244 (growth rate: -0.12%); birth rate: 9.96/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.83/1000; life expectancy: 77.87; density per sq km: 103 Capital and largest city (2009 est.): Havana, 2,140,000 Language: Spanish Ethnicity/race: Mulatto 51%, White 37%, Black 11%, Chinese 1% National Holiday: Triumph of the Revolution, December 10

Educating on Cuban Culture

Engage interests Frequent feedback

Most university grades are given on a 0-5 scale with a five being the highest. The minimum passing grade is usually a 3.

Communicate

expectations

Students must greet their teacher in a standing position until the teacher tells them they may sit.