Oscar Arriaga Period 1, computer February 12, 2013 Cultural etiquette What is cultural etiquette?

Cultural etiquette is the kind of behavior from other countries. Country Mexico Vietnam name Flag

Spain

The people

The people in Mexico are very high class. They will not dirty their hands with task they find beneath them. Machismo plays a big part in almost every male Mexican. Mexicans Shake hands or
give a slight bow when introduced. Mexicans Bow when greeting a Mexican woman. Shake hands only if she extends her hand first.

Meeting and greeting

Body and

Mexicans usually stand close

The people in Vietnam have national pride. Vietnamese value their freedom and independence and are offended by people who ignore or violate them. Vietnam families help each other in all needs. Vietnam people generally shake hands when they are greeting and saying good-bye. They bow to the elderly if the elderly cannot reach out his or her hand. Women usually bow and then shake hands. When they greet someone they say xin chao(seen chow) plus the given name and title. Vietnamese are delighted when westerners say xin chao properly. xin chao has six different meanings but means hello in Vietnam. When summoning some one

The people in Spain value personal pride and individualism. Flaunting in Spain is not appreciated. Personal appearance in Spain is very important.

Spaniards shake hands with everyone when they are greeting and saying goodbye. Women may kiss each other i the cheek and embrace.

A Spaniard never touches,

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when they socializing or conversing. Mexicans often hold gestures longer than Americans or Canadians do. Mexicans Don't stand with
your hands on your hips; this signifies anger. It is considered rude to stand around with your hands in your pockets.

Corporat e Culture

Mexicans Take some time

for consideration before agreeing to anything. Quick decisiveness is often seen as hasty. For Mexicans Punctuality is expected of foreign businesspeople. Your Mexican counterpart may be late or keep you waiting. Thirty minutes past the scheduled meeting Mexicans consider time punctual.

with the boss are the only uses the curled index finger. To beckon some one in Vietnam you extend your arm, palm down, and move your fingers in scratching motion. You can only beckon someone that is lower than you in society. Men and women do not show affection in public, but however members of the same sex may hold hands in public. Touching children on the head is only done by parents, grandparents, great grand parents, etc. Vietnamese always pass objects with two hands. In Vietnam Business cards
are usually exchanged when meeting for the first time. Give and receive a business card with both hands. In Vietnam few Vietnamese speak English.

hugs, or slaps a Spaniard they do not, unless a friendly Spaniard touches them first.

Spaniards do not take

punctuality for business meetings seriously, but expect that you will be on time; call with an explanation if you are delayed. In Spain meetings are to communicate instructions or to save time.

Helpful Hints

Attempts to speak Spanish are appreciated by your Mexican counterpart. Mexicans are

Vietnamese walk quickly and avoid eye contact on the street. Vietnamese Refer to Ho Chi

In Spain you are probably expected to be interrupted when speaking. In Spain you

proud of the nationality and independence. Little things for Mexicans are big. Like not saying hi or bye may affect your friendship or relationship.

Minh City as Saigon. Local people prefer Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City, which was imposed by the government in Hanoi.

must be patient. There is no rush.