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Importance of family at every level: nuclear, extended, fictive kin (compadres). Needs of family take precedence over individual needs. Mutual reciprocity |
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Display of mutual respect, trust-building |
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Respect for hierarchy – elders and authority |
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Belief that good/evil spirits can affect well-being and spirit of ancestors |
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Distinct gender roles |
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Relaxed approach to time and rules. Deadlines are seen as flexible and fluid, much like time itself. |
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Building relationships is an important part of doing business |
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Culture is passed down through music and foods |
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The Catholic Church has long had an influence over Mexican society |
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Friendly, spontaneous, & informal |
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