General Information:

Capital: Mexico City

Religion: 83% Catholic

National Language: Spanish

Population: 126,577,691

Government: Federal 

Total Area: 1,972,550 km

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico

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Culture:

• 68 indigenous languages are spoken in Mexico.
• Mexico is home to one of the most unique agricultural systems in the world, the chinampas.
• Mexico has 59 endemic corn varieties.
• Mexico is home to the third largest peak in North America, the Pico de Orizaba.
• Color television was invented in Mexico by Guillermo González Camarena.
• Mexico has 34 UNESCO world heritage sites and is also home to one of the seven wonders of the world, the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

Source: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/15-cool-culture-facts-you-didnt-know-about-mexico/

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Doing Business:

• Make sure you are punctual and on time for any meeting, but do not be surprised if your Mexican counterpart is 30 minutes late. It’s common in a lot of Latino cultures, so just be patient!
• If you do not have a fully bilingual member in your team, you should consider hiring an interpreter, preferably a native speaker.
• Strangers shake hands when meeting and leaving each other. Mexicans usually hold the gesture longer than we do.
• Standing with hands on the hips may be considered aggressive.
• Mexicans do business with friends. If they feel uneasy around you, chances are you won’t be closing any deals.
• Business in Mexico is done in person, not over the phone or email.
• Do not refuse drinks (usually coffee) offered to you during the meeting.
• Being direct and to the point may be perceived as rude or aggressive. Be gracious and polite.
• Because relationships come first, negotiations tend to move slowly.
• When in doubt, it is better to be overdressed.

Source: https://www.acrecent.com/doing-business-in-mexico-understanding-mexican-business-culture-etiquette/

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