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Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? A Geographical Snapshot
? Climate
? The States of Mexico
? A Brief History
? Mexican Government Today
Chapter 02 VALUES & 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 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
? Festivals and Holidays
? The Festival Calendar
? Saints’ Days and Pilgrimages
? “Witchcraft” and Superstition
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Mexican Hospitality
? Neighbors
? Expatriate Associations
? Sports and Other Clubs
Chapter 05 THE MEXICANS AT HOME
? Mexican Homes
? Home Help
? Daily Life
? Daily Shopping
? Leisure Time
? Education
? Learning English
? TV and Radio
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Food and Drink
? Eating Out
? Nightlife
? Sports
? Mexican Cinema
? Shopping
? Cultural Activities
? A Little Gambling
? The Seamier Side of Mexico
Chapter 07 TRAVELING
? Flying
? Buses
? Trains
? Driving
? Urban Transportation
? Where to Stay
? Health
? Natural Hazards
? Safety
? Places to Visit
Chapter 08 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 09 COMMUNICATING
? Language
? Face-to-Face
? English-Language Publications
? Services
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
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