Anthony Zarate Period 1 Computers February 13, 2013 Cultural Etiquette What is cultural etiquette?

Cultural etiquette is the customary code of behavior among members of a culture. Country Flag Mexico Spain Greece

The People

The people of Mexico are very class conscious. The upper class will not dirty their hands with stuff they find beneath them. Men have a macho attitude since birth.

The people of Spain highly value personal pride and individualism. Showing off intelligence, superiority, and ability is not appreciated. Personal appearance, image, and human relationships are very important to the people Spain.

Meeting and Greeting

Shake hands or give a slight bow when introduced. Bow when greeting a Mexican woman. Only shake hands with her if she extends her hand first.

Shake hands with everyone that is present at a business or social meeting and shake hands with everyone present again when leaving. Men may embrace each other, but only family and friends. Women may embrace and kiss each

Families are very important in Greece. Elders are highly respected and elderly parents are taking care of by their children. Children are disciplined, but the parents of the child still spend most of their income on feeding, clothing, and educating them. Men consider taking care of their family a personal honor and responsibility. Shake hands with everyone present at a business or social meeting. Shake hands again when leaving. Good friends are most likely to embrace.

other on the cheek.. Body and Mexicans mostly stand Do not touch, hug, or Language close together when backslap a Spaniard that conversing. Mexican you dont know very people consider showing well. Spaniards generally discomfort rude. stand close together Mexicans hold a when talking. Spaniards gesture longer than speak a lot with their Americans and hands and you should Canadians. never mimic them. Corporat Deal making is most Spaniards hold meetings e Culture often made in person. to communicate Dont refuse anything to instructions or to save drink that they offer you. time. Spaniards will want Refusing the drink would to get to know you better be seen as an insult. before they get down to business. They like to make decisions on their own. Helpful Attempts to speak The Spaniards will Hints Spanish are appreciated interrupt you when you r by Mexicans. Mexicans speaking. Be patient for are very proud of their as Spanish trademarks independence and their are procrastination and country. delay.

Greeks are very affectionate and demonstrative. Nodding your head instead of saying yes is considered impolite. The O.K. sign is a rude gesture and a thumbs up means O.K. Greeks want to know more about you before they do business with you. There is one boss and the boss takes complete responsibility. The official work day would start early and end at lunch. It may start again at 5 pm. The Greeks dont use time they pass time. Expect for the Greeks to ask you personal questions.