When in Rome do as Romans do: Mexico
aware of how you are coming across.
Firstly, Mexicans are very warm and friendly, they make a lot of physical contact, like
touching shoulders or holding another's arm. That might be uncomfortable for Estonians, but
in Mexico, we have to respect their way of normal communication. Secondly, women should
wear a blouse with pants or a skirt for casual, jeans are generally not appropriate. It is also
important to remember, that standing with your hands on your hips suggests agressiveness for
the locals and keeping your hand in the pocket is impolite. That seems normal to me, but you
should avoid doing these things in Mexico.
The local peole loves to communicate and you may be greeted with an embrace. What
is especially unusual to Estonians, a woman may pat another woman's shoulder or forearm, or
kiss her on the cheek. What is more, Mexicans, also may not make the eye contact, which is a
sign of respect