Culture Briefing: Mexico

Your guide to Mexican culture and customs

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Here's current, in-depth information found in no other single publiction to help you understand the culture, customs, values and beliefs of the Mexican people.

Whether traveling to Mexico, working on a class paper or doing business with the Mexicans, you'll find Culture Briefing: Mexico, updated for 2008, an invaluable resource.

If you're traveling to the country, supplement your travel guide with Culture Briefing: Mexico. It will give you the information you need to help you feel comfortable in what might otherwise be a strange environment. You’ll gain the wisdom necessary to talk intelligently with the Mexicans, discussing the life they live, deciphering and interpreting how they think and behave.

No longer will you run the risk of embarrassment when in conversation with a Mexican because you brought up a taboo subject, couldn’t comment on an aspect of local life or knew nothing of the Mexican form of government.

With Culture Briefing: Mexico you’ll discover the character, values, beliefs and customs of the Mexicans. You’ll learn of their artistic endeavors and political ways. You’ll find out about their home, family and religious life as well as how they make a living, educate their children and spend their leisure time. Plus, you'll get tips on doing business with the Mexicans.

You’ll also discover the problems the Mexican people face and see how they handle them.

In today’s increasingly smaller world, understanding the ways of the earth’s other peoples is an essential skill. And Culture Briefing: Mexico can aid you in gaining that expertise.


Get insight into the Mexican way of life

With Culture Briefing: Mexico you'll learn:

  • what trait Mexicans see as necessary for someone to be a complete human being

  • which mental skill people value for solving life's daily problems

  • what to expect when saying hello or good-bye to Mexicans

  • the type of eye contact you should use when talking with people in Mexico

  • what kind of jokes are popular with Mexicans

  • which human values Mexicans focus on and emphasize

  • the role family plays in the daily life of people

  • that the concept of machismo involves much more than a man appearing strong and manly

  • what one word sums up the Mexican view of the world

  • the traits that are important for you to display when dealing and interacting with Mexicans

  • how to avoid slighting someone's dignity, which has serious repercussions

  • which Mexican man's garment people will appreciate a visitor wearing

  • what topics of conversation you should avoid

  • what not to ask a Mexican about his or her heritage

  • why a "first come, first served" policy is not always observed

  • why you should not give a Mexican a gift made from silver

  • how to clarify the degree of punctuality Mexicans expect for any given appointment or meeting time

  • what aspect of Mexican culture your knowledge of will impress the people you meet

  • and much, much more.


Frequent updates assure current information


Research is ongoing and Culture Briefing: Mexico is frequently updated, assuring you it contains current information.



Special features improve usefulness

Culture Briefing: Mexico contains special features that increase its usefulness:

  • A complete table of contents lets you find information quickly.

  • A “Do's and Don’ts” list helps keep you on the right foot.

  • A “Fast Facts” box provides quick reference to the names of Mexico’s current heads of state and government as well as quality-of-life statistics

  • Two maps show: 1) Mexico’s position in North America, 2) Mexico’s major features, areas, rivers and cities.

Experts prepare your Culture Briefing

Culture Briefing: Mexico
offers solid, authoritative information. It is produced by a team that brings together backgrounds in cultural geography and cultural anthropology as well as extensive experience living for extended periods in a variety of foreign cultures and writing about travel, geography and culture for both the popular press and college-level textbooks.


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Contents of
Culture Briefing: Mexico
INTRODUCTION
Geography
Environment
Mexico Today
Fast Facts
 
HISTORY
 
THE MEXICAN PEOPLE
Customs and Ways
Do’s and Don’ts
Conducting Business
Subcultures
Language
 
HOME AND FAMILY
Marriage
The Role of Women
Names
Health and Welfare
Dress
Food and Dining
 
EDUCATING THE CHILDREN
 
RELIGIOUS PRACTICES
 
MAKING A LIVING
Industry
NAFTA
Agriculture
 
PASSING LEISURE TIME
Festivals
Sports
 
THE ARTS
Handicrafts
Music
Dance
Literature
Painting
 
POLITICAL WAYS
Parties
 
USEFUL CONTACTS



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