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    This document provides a brief overview of cultural etiquette practices in Canada, Spain, and Italy related to greetings, personal space, and business culture. Some key points include: - In Canada, handshakes are used as greetings and it is important to make eye contact. Canadians generally value modesty and reserve over assertiveness. - In Spain, handshakes are also used as greetings but Spaniards stand closer when talking. Punctuality is not as important for business meetings. - In Italy, both punctuality and eye contact during conversations are valued. Business discussions may involve interruptions but patience is important.

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    This document provides a brief overview of cultural etiquette practices in Canada, Spain, and Italy related to greetings, personal space, and business culture. Some key points include: - In Canada, handshakes are used as greetings and it is important to make eye contact. Canadians generally value modesty and reserve over assertiveness. - In Spain, handshakes are also used as greetings but Spaniards stand closer when talking. Punctuality is not as important for business meetings. - In Italy, both punctuality and eye contact during conversations are valued. Business discussions may involve interruptions but patience is important.

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    This document provides a brief overview of cultural etiquette practices in Canada, Spain, and Italy related to greetings, personal space, and business culture. Some key points include: - In Canada, handshakes are used as greetings and it is important to make eye contact. Canadians generally value modesty and reserve over assertiveness. - In Spain, handshakes are also used as greetings but Spaniards stand closer when talking. Punctuality is not as important for business meetings. - In Italy, both punctuality and eye contact during conversations are valued. Business discussions may involve interruptions but patience is important.

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    Crystal Ruvalcaba and Yaremi Ochoa Period 4 1-13-13

    Cultural Etiquette

    Count ry Name Flag

    Canada

    Spain

    Italy

    The Most Canadians People identify themselves very strongly with their province

    Personal pride and individualism are highly valued, as are character and breeding. Modesty is valued over assertiveness. Meetin Shake hands and Shake hands g and introduce yourself with everyone Greeti when meeting present--men, ng Canadians for the women and

    Cultural achievement is Italy's greatest source of pride.

    Ladies should extend their hand first to men. Friends

    first time. Always shake hands firmly when meeting or departing. Eye contact is important. Body Generally Langu speaking, age Canadians are more reserved than Americans. Canadians generally don't touch very much when conversing. Maintaining a certain amount of personal space is important. French Canadians are generally more animated and expressive than other Canadians. Corpor Business culture ate varies somewhat throughout Canada, depending on the region

    children--at a business or social meeting. Shake hands again when leaving. Never touch, hug or back slap a Spaniard you do not know well, unless a friendly Spaniard touches you first. Generally, Spaniards stand very close when talking.

    may greet each other with a kiss on both cheeks. Men just shake hands. Maintain eye contact while talking. Otherwise Italians might think you are hiding something.

    Spaniards do not take punctuality for business meetings seriously, but expect that you will be on time; call with an

    Italians take punctuality for business meetings very seriously and expect that you will do likewise; call

    explanation if you are delayed.

    Helpful Business culture Hints varies somewhat throughout Canada, depending on the region

    with an explanation if you are delayed. Deliberate lateness in business is viewed as sloppy Expect to be Italians have a interrupted when good humor. speaking. Italians always Be patient. have good Nothing is done manners. in a hurry. Spanish trademarks are procrastination and delay.

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