دانلود کتاب Mexico - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

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Front Cover
Title Page
About the Author
Contents
Map of Mexico
Introduction
Key Facts
1. Land and People
• Geographical Snapshot
• Climate
• People
• The States of Mexico
• A Brief History
• Government
• The Economy
• Covid-19
2. Values and Attitudes
• Religion
• Family Values
• Pride, Honor, and Machismo
• LGBTQ in a Macho Society
• Distrust of Authorities
• Attitudes Toward Race
• Living for the Moment
• Class Divisions
• Mexico and the USA
• Attitudes Toward Foreigners
3. Customs and Traditions
• Festivals and Holidays
• The Festival Calendar
• Saints’ Days and Pilgrimages
• “Witchcraft ”and Superstition
4. Making Friends
• The Language Barrier
• What’s in a Name
• Fashionably Late
• Conversation Starters and Stoppers
• The Dating Game
• Expat Friendly
5. At Home
• Rise of the Cities
• Madre Knows Best
• Home Help
• Daily Life
• Everyday Shopping
• Education
• Learning English
• The Cycle of Family Life and Rites of Passage
6. Time Out
• Mexican Food
• Drinks
• Eating Out
• Nightlife
• Music
• Cultural Activities
• Cinema
• Sports
• Shopping
7. Travel, Health, and Safety
• Flying
• Buses
• Trains
• Driving
• Urban Transportation
• Where to Stay
• Health
• Safety
• Hotspots to Avoid
8. Business Briefing
• Doing Business in Mexico
• Personal Relationships
• Dress Code
• Women in Business
• Setting up a Meeting
• Punctuality
• Meetings and Presentations
• Negotiations
• Contracts and Legal Considerations
• Managing Disagreement
• Management Style
• Dealing with Red Tape
• Organizations That Can Help
• Corruption
• Gift Giving
9. Communicating
• Language
• Manners and Greetings
• Talking Local
• Humor
• Body Language
• Personal Space
• The Media
• Mail
• Cell phones and SIM Cards
• Internet and Social Media
• Conclusion
Further Reading
Useful Apps
Picture Credits
Copyright
Index
Acknowledgments