MEXICO

Do wear formal clothing to meetings or work. Mexicans are known to have a polished and professional appearance.

Suit and tie for men, and conservative dresses for women.

Women should always wear make-up.

Do exchange business cards either at the end of the meeting or during introductions.

Negotiations move slowly. Be patient. For Mexicans, the building of a personal relationship comes before the building of a professional one.

Don't show signs of discomfort, which would be considered rude.

Don't leave the table immediately after you are finished eating.

Do learn a little Spanish as Mexicans tend to appreciate the gesture of the other party being interested in their culture.

Foreign businesswomen should not invite Mexican businessmen to dinner unless their spouses also come along.

Showing up late is highly acceptable in Mexico as thirty minutes past the scheduled meeting time is considered punctual by Mexicans.

Do not use words like “No”, or “I don’t know”, as saying these straightforwardly gives a sense of betrayal and rudeness to Mexicans.

Avoid addressing someone on first name basis unless you have a close relationship.

Indulgence

Score: 97

Shows to which extent can people control their desires

This simply means that Mexicans like to be carefree.

Shown in their workplaces and behaviours where they like to give more importance to becoming friends with the client than having the deal come through.

They are comfortable with hugs and do not mind going off schedule.

Uncertainty Avoidance (UAI)

Score: 82

Do not like new adjustments or experiences.

Country and civilians do not adapt to change well .

Mexico tries to avoid decisions where they have to be uncertain.

They like to stay connected with their culture.

Power Distance (PDI)

Score: 81

Power distance is seen in Mexico through it hierarchal society with inequalities present.

Subordinates are present in organizations to do what they must while the higher ups deal with maintaining close business relationships.

Everyone accepts their status and works with it.

For example: women are told to stay home and look after the household while men are the breadwinners, going to work.

Mexicans generally stand close together when conversing.

Mexicans often "hold" a gesture (a handshake, a squeeze of the arm, a hug) longer than Americans and Canadians do

Physical introduction is more common in Mexico (hugs, kisses etc.)

Handshaking is common between men. If they are close business associates they can do the traditional embrace or hug.

A woman and man may exchange light kisses, though the woman should initiate the move. on th

For women, they may pat each other on the forearm or shoulder instead of shaking hands. If two women are close to each other, they may pass a light kiss.

Polychronic Culture

Proritize personal interaction and completion of tasks

The concept about being traditionally late is quite famous in Mexico.

The United States and Canada tend to be fairly monochronic, while Mexico tends to be polychronic.

Do not approach the topic directly in meetings and will beat around the bush a little.

Good at multitasking and have subordinates to split the work so they can focus on building business relationships.