Destination guide — Mexico

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SOCIAL HINTS
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SOCIAL LIFE IS FAIRLY INFORMAL AND CASUAL DRESS IS
RECOMMENDED. LOCAL CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS SHOULD BE
RESPECTED. MOST MEXICANS ARE FRIENDLY AND POLITE.
THE HANDSHAKE IS THE CUSTOMARY GREETING, AND SHOULD
BE USED EVEN IF ONLY IN PASSING.
ALCOHOL IS AVAILABLE AND SMOKING IS ACCEPTABLE.
MEXICANS REGARD RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIPS AS THE
MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE NEXT TO RELIGION AND THEY
ARE NOT AFRAID TO SHOW THEIR EMOTIONS.

BUSINESS HINTS
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BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AND
FORMAL CLOTHING IS RECOMMENDED. IT IS IMPORTANT TO
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WELL IN ADVANCE. MEETINGS MAY
COMMENCE WITH SMALL-TALK, FOR EXAMPLE THE FAMILY OR
THE WEATHER, AS MEXICANS CONSIDER IT IMPOLITE TO
PLUNGE DIRECTLY INTO BUSINESS.
MEXICANS ATTACH MUCH IMPORTANCE TO COURTESY AND THE
USE OF TITLES.
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