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Attire and Clothing in Mexican Business
-Mexico more tropical than Canada
-Less formal attiree
-Canada not the same
-Much different than Canada
-Women there wear business suits and skirts.
-Here women wear conservative suits and dresses.
-Women wear makeup to business meetings there
-Canadian women have a choice of their own
-In Canada, no scents or perfumes allowed but in Mexico it doesn't matter
-Men wear dark ties and formal suits
-Recommended colors are grey or navy
-In less urban areas in Mexico, it isn't necessary to wear as formal attire.
-More tropical areas in Mexico include Veracruz or Acapulco.
-In places like these, you should wear sophisticated looking khakis or button down shirts.
-To show up in impressive clothes would go a long way.
Mexican Business Behavior and Tendancies
-Be good at small talk
-Try to learn some spanish when doing business in Mexico, you'll be respected
-Mexicans are very proud people so admiring their country would go a long way.
-Try to get to meetings earlier because the security process can take a very long time, in extreme cases they wil ask for your passport or other photo identification.
Mexican Business Communication
People can be offended by body language, hand motions or slang that comes naturally in Canada, and that you should try to adapt to the natural communication of that area.
-Emotions are never hidden from business meetings in Mexico
-Mexicans stand closer together
-Stronger eye contact
-Hold gestures for longer.
-Standing with your hands on your hips often means your mad
-Standing around with your hands in your pockets is rude
-The "OK" symbol in Canada means an intense hate by gesturing a normally concealed hole in the body.
-Most Mexicans don't speak English so try to learn some Spanish
-Its dangerous in Mexico to have the thought that everybody speaks English.
-You will be very valued and respected as a visitor from Canada if you speak good Spanish.
Mexican Business Customs
-Small talk is important
-It's important to participate in business lunches. -Smoking and drinking is allowed
-Men shake hands as agreeting and intorduce themselves.
-Men usually only shake hands as a business greeting for the first few meetings
-No Marigolds
-White flowers are better
-Gifts are opened immediately
-Act happily when a git is recieved
-Only men are expected to give toasts
-Leave some food on your plate after eating
-Make sure your hands are visible at the dining table.
-Arriving early is inappropriate