Book Description
The key to successful business and travel in today's Mexico In Mexico, as everywhere, details of etiquette, culture, and protocol can make or break any business or social interaction. This fascinating and informative guide provides everything you need to develop a solid working knowledge of the Mexican people, their unique customs and values, and their distinct world view. You'll learn:
- How to talk to superiors and subordinates in the work-place, work with bureaucrats and officials, and schedule meetings
- Crucial information on family, gender roles, bureaucracy, religion, time, manners, dress and appearance, meals, work, and leisure
- Distinctions between rural and city life
- The fine points of body language, socializing, conversing, making friends, dining out, romance, and Mexican humor
- Insights into traditional Mexican mores and how they are changing in response to rapid modernization
If you are planning to live, visit, or do business in Mexico, here is a reference you cannot afford to be without.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Source.......2006-08-27
I traveled to Mexico with Dr. Heusinkveld as a participant on one of her study abroad trips to the city where she wrote the book. I soon found out that not only is the book a must read for anyone interested in visiting or doing business in Mexico, but that the information that was published over 10 years ago is still very accurate in much of the country.
The book is a very easy read and not long at all. Its small size is very deceptive because the book is crammed with information that one should not go without.
Do not travel to Mexico without this book.
Most valuable next to Spanish-English dictionary.......2005-11-15
I love this book, as much for its conciseness and economy of words as well as all the sensitively considered advice and invaluable tips.
Though it is a deceptively thin book, it seems to touch on all areas of likely concern to one who visits or moves to Mexico. I wouldn't travel to Mexico without it, now.
Inside Mexico.......2004-01-15
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED--should be required reading for every American so they have a better understanding of our neighbors to the south. I bought this when I first met my wife who is from Mexico. I found it very enlightening and worth every cent. It's easy to read since it is not in-depth, however, it is still very enlightening. It talks about real Mexico and real Mexicans--not the life and culture that surrounds resorts. It may need to be updated (10 years old) cause the youth in Mexico are greatly influenced by media (TV, movies, etc) today just as American youth are--however, it still provides great insight of where Mexicans are coming from.
OK if you've never been to Mexico..........2003-05-20
...but if you know anything at all about the culture or have visited non-tourist spots you probably know a lot of this stuff already. I'm looking for something more in-depth, so I didn't find this book very helpful.
There'd be less misunderstanding if more of us read this gem.......2003-04-24
I've read and re-read this short book, and it has helped me tremendously to understand Mexico and Mexicans. Their culture is different enough from ours that our habits don't always work.For example, in the chapter on manners, the author points out that people often thank shop clerks when leaving a store. I tried this on a recent trip and discovered that it could lead to enjoyable short conversations.
Published in 1994, I found it very timely in 2003.
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Authored by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts.
- Invaluable for both business and leisure travelers.
- Comprehensive and practical coverage.
Customer Reviews:
Living Cheaply.......2007-03-21
There is a lot of good information on how to live in Mexico if you can't make it financially in the US. Not really a book for those who are looking for more in living in Mexico than a country you can afford to live in.
The author doesn't have to bad mouth America to make his point on why living in Mexico is a viable option.
I wouldn't buy the book, unless you can't afford to.
Thorough and to the point.......2004-04-03
If you need a pragmatic guide on how to resettle there, look no further. You need to have a strong knowledge of Mexico to really enjoy it though, or buy a country guide as well.
Living Well.......2003-06-15
Mr. Luboff has written all about how he was able to retire to a small artist community on the West coast of Mexico. He warns about the potential pitfalls that could get in the way of retirees from the North as well as providing insights to the wonders that Mexico holds in store. There is information to assist in relocation as well as how to prepare for the different lifestyle. However, it is lacking as Mr. Lubber really only speaks about living in the region where he does.
This is an excellent book if you are researching places to retire on an international level. However, don't plan on using it as a step-by-step guide for your move. Many of the websites and other contact information have fallen out-of-date as well as the information regarding technological advances in the country. However, way of life has changed little over time.
Thoroughly Researched. Excellent information........2001-06-27
Ken Luboff has done a 1st class job in laying out the realities of moving to Mexico. He is without bias, is realistic and clearly thoroughly understands Mexico and her people. Anyone contemplating moving to Mexico, or just trying it out, should read this book. It is expansive, sensible as well as fun. My advice is: don't go to Mexico without this book in your suitcase. From Mexico's tulmultuos history to dealing with the locals, shopping, health and eating out, Luboff has covered it all. I recommend this book even for people going to Mexico for a vacation. For those moving there, or thinking about it, this book is a must. A book that is invaluable in any reference list, and a book that is a great deal of fun to read.
VERY DISAPOINTED.......2001-05-30
Like most books on retiring in Mexico this book really is no different. I faxed over 30 listings included in his book and all weren't delivered as the fax numbers were wrong. I wanted info on Spanish speaking school, where they were, how to contact them, and the costs. Non of this information was available. They talked about inexpensive rentals but no info on who to contact. The title sounds great...but really gives little help to one who plans on retiring in Mexico. Very disapointed.
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Las Maquiladoras: Assembly and Manufacturing Plants on the United States-Mexico Border : An International Guide (Behavioral and Social Sciences Libr) (Behavioral and Social Sciences Libr)
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On-the-go Instrction Because your time is valuable... All Audio All on the go! Beginning level instruction is presented in an all-audio format on 4 digitally-recorded CDs. You have the opportunity to learn on the go, taking advantage of time normally wasted. Study in your car, while exercising, doing yard work anywhere you can safely listen to a CD player. No accompanying books are needed to help you complete the lesson activities. Why can t learning be fun? It can! Linguaphone has chosen to present the allTalk series in an entertaining, soap-opera format. No dry old teacher with a monotone voice putting you to sleep, you follow the adventures of a visitor to a Spanish-speaking country as she interacts with individuals in a variety of interesting situations, learning the language and beginning to understand the culture. Actually learn the language Tired of spending money on language courses that don t work? Did you ever think the problem could be with the course and not you? With Linguaphone s unique learning sequence: Listen, Understand, Speak, you will find yourself actually using the language in no time at all! You are presented with a unit of the language, it is then broken down and explained to you, then you put it back together with greater understanding than just repeating what you may not have understood in the first place. . . . and learn it well! The all Talk methodology not only teaches well, but will have you speaking and understanding basic spoken Spanish in no time at all. Other popular all-audio courses require four times the cds, four times the money and four times the time to do what Linguaphone s allTalk Basic does with 4-one hour CDs.
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- What a Shock
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You'll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another country again. With the insights provided in this CULTURE SHOCK! Guide, you'll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to a foreign land. Whether you plan to stay for a week or for a year, you'll benefit from such topics as understanding the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices and making friends. There are tips on political traditions, building business relationships, and the particular intricacies of setting up a home or office. Great for the business traveler, the foreign exchange student, or the tourist who makes a sincere attempt to cross the bridge into a new and exciting culture.
Customer Reviews:
we use it as a textbook!.......2001-03-02
We teach a summer elective in Mexico for health professional students. Our 2 week in-country course focuses on learning the culture and language and health care systems of Mexico. This book is very useful because it gives a quick down and dirty synopsis of Mexican history (much longer and messier than U.S.history)that allows us, as teachers, to move into what we see as the aftermath, in the country today. It then moves onto the author's own experiences navigating the culture, with excellent tips, "to blend in" and understand what is going on around you. The details the author provides, such as going up to a stranger's house in the country, and asking "do you have any extra food today?" were true 20 years ago and are still true today. This provides the cultural context and informational detail we need, dealing with immigrants from these areas, in health care settings. It is not a guidebook. It is a hybrid...and very useful for those travelers who blaze their own paths, not the usual tourist tracks of Mexico.
Social and Cultural Mexico.......2000-03-29
I read this after reading the US State Travel Dept. Info Sheet which tends to be overly conservative and makes places sound like demilitarized zones. This guide put a little reality back into it. The author gives some cultural tips mainly for the gringo (US citizen) to help mostly in social situations. Especially useful, were the tips on how to recognize a good Mexican restaurant, how to address people in social situations, and other Mexicanisms such as various commonly used slang. The author also describes regional differences and urban/rural differences you may come across. I feel this is a good guide to get a feel for the people and the place especially for the casual visitor going to the non-tourist areas of Mexico so you don't act like such a gringo. Not really a book to keep as a long-term reference to Mexico, I'd try to borrow it before buying it. The author does give minor Mexican differences in pronouncing Spanish, but I think he assumes most readers have a basis for Spanish, or will have a phrase book for this.
What a Shock.......1999-11-24
Not recommended. The biggest shock was the author's pedantry. The first third of the book is an obscure treatment of history which assumes too much knowledge on the part of the reader. The book needs a glossary with the pronunciation of unusual spanish words, names, and places. I found myself constantly stumbling over them.
Fascinating anecdotes, but needs an editor.......1998-06-16
This entry in the Culture Shock! series provides a wealth of information about Mexico, but the author's presentation is rambling and disorganized. Of course, one could take this as a metaphor for Mexico: things appear to be chaotic, but generally they can be made to work. Tips for doing business in Mexico and handling social occasions are generally well-presented. The section on personal safety, in which the author relates his attempts to stay overnight in the worst sections of two Mexican cities to tempt fate, is instructive (he emerges unscathed) but does leave me wishing the jacket carried a photo of this fearless adventurer. (See the review of Culture Shock! Japan for general info on the series.)
Book Description
Everyone's heard that Mexico is becoming a lucrative market for United States businesses in the post-NAFTA era, but do you know how to do business in this neighboring yet foreign country? To help you avoid the common pitfalls, business consultants Glenn Reed and Roger Gray have drawn on over twenty years of Mexican business experience to offer this clear, concise guide to doing business in Mexico. Here's how to:
- make contacts in business and government
- say the right thing to the right person
- learn the markets and set up shop
- handle distribution and shipping
- conduct advertising campaigns
- get paid for goods and services
- understand the banking and political systems
- find transportation, hotels, and power lunch spots
The authors briefly discuss the historical factors that influence business relations in Mexico, then quickly move on to practical business applications. They cover such crucial topics as the social etiquette and protocol necessary for good working relationships, effective ways to gain access to industry and government leaders, methods of shipping and distribution, the key government agencies, major market demographics, tips on developing clear business communications, and procedures for getting paid for your products and services.
Everyone who wishes to do business in Mexico or with Mexican business counterparts will benefit from this practical, easy-to-use handbook. Let the authors' experience save you time, money, and frustration as you expand your business to this exciting new market.
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A guide to communicating with Mexicans and Canadians in business and social situations. Focus on a NAFTA theme. Designed to be simple to read and use, with easily accessible sections organized by country and behavior. Topics covered include Meeting and Greeting, Names and Titles, Corporate Culture, and Especially for Women.
Put Your Best Foot Forward-Mexico/Canada is equally helpful for leisure travelers, students, teachers, people in the travel and hospitality industry, and hosts who entertain international guests.
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