New ReviewIn Mexico, networks, informally called camarillas, are essential to doing business. Learn more about how power and influence are established and how to develop trust through local networks. Explore how politicians traditionally wielded...

New ReviewIt’s easy to understand that successful business negotiations in Mexico begin with strong business relationships. Learn more about how to develop trust and when to engage lawyers. Become familiar with the local expectation that written...

New ReviewCurious how to greet colleagues in Mexico? Watch and learn! See how to meet and greet businesspeople, make introductions, and develop a business rapport with others, important skills when establishing strong business relationships.

New ReviewMexican production facilities known as maquiladoras have become a regular feature on the Mexican business landscape, particularly in the northern Mexico-Texas border towns. Learn more about how these mainly US-run production facilities...

New ReviewManagement practices in Mexico are changing. Learn more about the evolving business cultural nuances impacting management, business practices, and nepotism. Curious who often retains management power? Learn more about the management...

New ReviewAlthough gifts are not necessarily required for social or business occasions in Mexico, your colleagues will appreciate a tasteful, elegant gesture. There’s no need to be intimidated by this custom—learn more about suitable items,...

New ReviewAs in much of Latin America, business relationships in Mexico are built on a strong foundation of trust. Learn about the importance of patience, networking, and taking the time to get to know your business counterpart, especially in a...

New ReviewSecretaries and high-level assistants, called secretarios particulares, play a key role in Mexican business. Many high-level managers rely on these professionals for a multitude of tasks. They often play a variety of roles and offer...

New ReviewBusiness cards are widely used in Mexico. When doing business in Mexico, be sure to bring a large supply of business cards that clearly state your name, title, and company details. Learn more about this important custom, understand...

New ReviewGiving bribes or commissions has long been a fixture of life in Mexico. Locally referred to as la mordida, bribery has traditionally been used in business to facilitate a transaction. Learn more about how the Mexican government has been...

New ReviewMyth indicates that Japan was founded in 660 BCE by Emperor Jimmu, but the first clear records, provided by the Chinese, are from almost one thousand years later. Since its beginnings, Japan has been heavily influenced by both the Korean...

New ReviewThe Japanese cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe rank just after Tokyo in popularity, and each is unique in its landscape, local culture, and lifestyle. In traditional Kyoto, the pace of life is less frenetic than in Tokyo, and people tend...

New ReviewThe Japanese use chopsticks for all varieties of Japanese food, although some restaurants that are used to tourists can provide knives and forks. Learn why you should never leave your chopsticks standing upright in your rice and other...

New ReviewExplore cultural tips and etiquette for visiting people’s homes, especially when it comes to shedding your shoes and wearing guest slippers. Learn more about local practices for house slippers, toilet slippers, and even garden slippers....

New ReviewIn Japan, corporate entertainment is an ancient tradition, and good business relationships are dependent on good personal relationships. One of the most common ways business associates and clients develop personal relationships is by...

New ReviewThe Japanese love the physical pleasures in life, including drinking, dancing, and adult nightlife. Explore the range of entertainment options, from stylish bars and foreign-influenced pubs to movie-going and the arts. The Japanese enjoy...

New ReviewMany of the values and basic assumptions the Japanese make about life have their origins in Buddhism and Shintoism. The primacy of the group or the collective good and the value placed on maintaining harmony are particularly strong and...

New ReviewExplore the influence of religion on Japan over the centuries. Learn about Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, which is still practiced but serves mainly as a source of traditional customs and festivals. It has slightly more followers...

New ReviewThe Japanese aren’t usually avid joke tellers, but put them in a group, and they’ll sometimes do humorous imitations of friends and colleagues. Such imitations aren’t considered rude; indeed, they’re often performed in front of the...

New ReviewAlong with many people around the world, the Japanese are becoming increasingly concerned about the environment. Among several environmental concerns being debated, garbage disposal has become, quite literally, a burning issue. Having...

New ReviewDepending on what country you call home, Japanese cooking and food preparation may be very different from what you are used to. Food in Japan ranges from traditional Japanese dishes to a wide range of foreign cuisines from around the...

New ReviewJapan has a population of approximately 126 million, more than twice that of the United Kingdom and less than half that of the United States. But with 333 people per square kilometer, Japan is one of the most densely populated countries...

New ReviewThe Japanese love to give gifts. The two main Japan-wide gift-giving seasons are July (Ochugen), when people wish each other summer greetings and good health, and December (Oseibo), to show appreciation for assistance offered during the...

New ReviewThe Japanese enjoy socializing as much as other people, but their behavior may seem formal and unfamiliar to someone from another culture. Learn key do's and don'ts to ensure that you behave appropriately in social and business...