[Culture Smart! 01] • Mexico - Culture Smart! by Mavor, Guy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright About the Author Contents Map of Mexico Introduction Key Facts Chapter 1 - Land and People

A Geographical Snapshot Climate The States of Mexico A Brief History Myths of the Conquest Mexican Oil Mexican Government Today

Chapter 2 - Values and Attitudes

The Family Friends and Acquaintances Pride, Honor, and Machismo Beating the System Respect for Tradition Tolerance and Prejudices Living for the Moment Manners Class Systems: The Great Divide Protest and Dissent Mexico and the U.S.A. Immigration/Emigration Attitudes to Foreigners

Chapter 3 - Customs and Traditions

Festivals and Holidays The Festival Calendar Saints’ Days and Pilgrimages “Witchcraft” and Superstition

Chapter 4 - Making Friends

Mexican Hospitality Neighbors Expatriate Associations Sports and Other Clubs

Chapter 5 - The Mexicans at Home

Mexican Homes Home Help Daily Life Daily Shopping Leisure Time Education Learning English TV and Radio

Chapter 6 - Time Out

Food and Drink Eating Out Nightlife Sports Mexican Cinema Shopping Cultural Activities A Little Gambling The Seamier Side of Mexico

Chapter 7 - Traveling

Flying Buses Trains Driving Urban Transportation Where to Stay Health Natural Hazards Safety Places to Visit

Chapter 8 - Business Briefing

Mexico’s Business Landscape The Business Culture Business Style Addressing and Greeting People Women in Business Appointments and Communications Flexibility and Decision Making Meetings Gift Giving Bribery and Corruption Conclusion

Chapter 9 - Communicating

Language Face-to-Face English-Language Publications Services Conclusion