Essay On Mexico Religion

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When negotiating with anyone, let alone another country or culture, it is important to understand the beliefs and proper edict of whom you are working with. By understanding the key components: religion or life philosophy, greeting behavior, meals and entertainment behavior, formality, group behavior, and non-oral communications style you will be able to put together the best negotiation tactics and create a better chance at achieving the outcome you desire. For my research I have chosen a negotiation with business people from Mexico. Religion or Life Philosophy Religion in Mexico is very prominent and the most commonly practiced religion is Roman Catholic. Roman Catholic is the belief in God and Jesus; they follow the Catholic calendar and celebrate each significant religious ritual. When dealing with this religion you can expect the people to believe in fate and the will of God. The …show more content…

When men greet men for the first time they usually will exchange a gentle handshake that might be accompanied by slight touches on the arms or elbows. If a man is greeting another man who is their friend, family, or close acquaintance they will generally participate in a light hug which, may be combined with a few slaps on the back. Women greeting women for the first time will either shake hands or will lightly touch the forearm. If a woman is greeting another woman who is their friend, family, or close acquaintance they will usually kiss each other once on the cheek. The last type of greeting that could be observed is greetings between men and women. If they are meeting for the first time they will participate in a regular handshake. If they are greeting each other as friends, family, or close acquaintances then they will participate in a light kiss on the cheek sometimes combined with a brief

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