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International Spotlight: Mexico

International Spotlight: Mexico
By: Christy Liu
Work and live in Mexico, a popular tourist country, and experience the pleasant weather and great food. Visit museums, pyramids, beach resorts, and see the unique architecture.
“Deserve your dream.”
Octavio Paz Lozano, Poet
Hola! ¡Bienvenido a Mexico!
Capital: Mexico City
Currency: pesos
Work and live in Mexico, a popular tourist country, and experience the pleasant weather and great food. Visit museums, pyramids, beach resorts, and see the unique architecture.
Working in Mexico:
Different cultures have different work etiquettes and nuances. When immersing in your co-op work term placement, it is important to adhere to the cultural expectations. The following information is from the Canadian Intercultures website.
- Attire: Dress code is more formal for work. Women wear makeup and have their hair done to make a good impression.
- Hierarchy: The owner of the business is usually the decision maker. Skipping over an immediate supervisor is seen as betrayal. Provide ideas only when formally asked.
- Greetings: Supervisors should be addressed formally (usted) with their title followed by their last name
- Conflicts: Confront work-related problems in a friendly manner or speak to a supervisor.
- Punctuality: You should be on time, follow deadlines, and try not to be absent unless there are issues with family or friends.
Interesting Facts:
- Mexico introduced chocolate, chillies, and corn
- The volcano rabbit lives here
- The National University of Mexico is the oldest university in North America
- Some Mexicans speak Italian
- Cinco de Mayo on May 5 honours the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla de los Angeles in 1862. (Note: This holiday is not celebrated Mexico as much as it is here in Vancouver)
- Mango, papaya, coconut and pineapples are common and favourite fruits
- The region from Sonora to Tmaulipas holds hundreds of dinosaur fossils
Places of Interest:
Traveling and exploring is part of the co-op experience! Below are some attractions and sights that are well-known and breathtaking. For additional attractions, please click here.
- Playa del Carmen
- Oaxaca
- Guanajuato
- Los Cabos
- Palenque
- Tulum
- Teotihuacan
Beyond the Article:
Interested in pursuing an international co-op work term? Find out more on the International Co-op website.
Information for this article was taken from the websites below:
Adiós!
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Disclaimer: International Co-op does not claim to be experts on the topic above. Given the complexity of the topic and the difficulties faced when generalizing a country, we understand that you may disagree with some of the content posted.
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Posted on October 12, 2015
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