Kassandra Martinez Period 4 Computers 2/12/13 Cultural Etiquette What is cultural etiquette?

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Mexico

China

Germany

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Upper class Mexicans will not dirty their hands with tacks they find beneath them.

Deeply rooted in Chinese society is the need to belong and conform to a unit whether the family is political party or an organization.

Germans value order privacy and punctuation. They are thrifty, hard working and industrious Germans respect perfectionism in all areas of business and private.
At a business or social meeting, shake hands with everyone present when arriving and l leaving. When introducing yourself, never use your title. Introduce yourself by your last name only. Never shake hands with one hand in your

Meeting and greeting

Shake hands or give a slight bow

Bow when greeting a Mexican woman. Shake hands only if she e extends her hand first.

Shake hands upon meeting. Chinese may nod or bow instead of shaking hands, although shaking hands has become increasingly common. When introduced to a Chinese group, they may greet you with applause. Applaud b back.

Body lang uage

Mexicans generally stand close together when conversing. Don't show signs of discomfort, which would be considered rude by your Mexican c counterpart. Mexicans often "hold" a gesture (a handshake, a squeeze of the arm, a hug) longer than Americans and C Canadians do.

The Chinese dislike being touched by strangers. Do not touch, hug, lock arms, back slap or make any b body contact. Clicking fingers or whistling is considered very rude. Never put your feet on a desk or a chair. Never gesture or pass an o object with your feet.

pocket. Germans may appear reserved and unfriendly until you get to know them better. Never put your hands in your pockets when talking with someone.

Corporat e e culture

Punctuality is expected of foreign businesspeople. Your Mexican counterpart may be late or keep you waiting. Thirty minutes past the scheduled meeting Mexicans consider time punctual. Spanish is the language of business. You may need to hire an interpreter (preferably a native speaker who understands the language as it is spoken in Mexico).

Punctuality is important for foreign businesspeople. Being late is rude. Meetings always begin on time. Be prepared for long meetings and lengthy negotiations (often ten days straight) with m many delays.

Germans take punctuality for business meetings and social occasions seriously. Tardiness is viewed as thoughtless and rude. Call with an explanation if you are delayed. Send company profiles, personal profiles, etc., to German colleagues before your visit to establish credibility.

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Deadlines are often little more than (very) general t target dates. Note differences in class and status in Mexico, for such differences a are important.

Chinese find "no" difficult to say. They may say "maybe" or "we'll see" in order to save face. Always refer to China as "China" or "People's Republic of China," never as "Red China," "Communist China" or " "Mainland China."

Germans are more formal and punctual than most of the world. They have prescribed roles and seldom step out of line. A man or younger person should always walk to the left side of a lady.