HOW CLOSE SHOULD I STAND? 
At the first introduction, you may stand anywhere between 1 and 2 feet apart. As soon as you start to develop a rapport, your Mexican prospect may approach closer and remain in a space near enough to touch you during much of the meeting.
Female executives may find that men are very attentive and solicitous—far more so than in Canada, northern Europe, or the United States of America. This is not meant to be patronizing or insulting. Successful Mexican businesswomen have a reputation for competence and efficiency while maintaining their feminine comportment.
Cultural Note
Regarding phone messages—particularly on ubiquitous ...
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