1. Daria Smolkina, Polina Merzlyakova, Pavel Myshov

2. Cuban Life Video

3. Main cultures

4. Communication Style Cubans tend to be direct and somewhat louder than what the norm is in North America

5. Greetings Man greeting Man Woman greeting Woman Man greeting Woman

6. Emotions Cubans always show their emotions in an open manner, even in public. Displays of affection are very common and extensively accepted; people often expect that you show your love or friendliness to those you care about.

7. Non-Verbal Communication Cubans generally maintain a distance when speaking with strangers or supervisors in the professional environment. In conversations with friends, coworkers or relatives the distance is really short and very frequently there is physical contact with the hands to make emphasis. The use of gestures and facial expressions is very common, for illustration or emphasis. Many speak with a loud voice

8. The standard Dress Code is casual, cotton and linen clothing. Nightlife Dress Code in Havana In most restaurants shorts or beach wear is not allowed. In some better nightclubs and Disco's you may be refused entrance when wearing short and sandals. DRESS CODE

9. Traditional Cuban Dress - Cuban Costumes The traditional dress in Cuba has many Spanish influences and is nowadays only a tourist attraction shown in the tourist areas of the Old City. Schoolchildren in Cuba wear a uniform and in some Public Services and hotel shops the employees wear a uniform

10. Taboos !Avoid spitting and blowing your nose in public !Avoid taking pictures of people without asking their permission !Avoid littering. It is against the law

11. Stereotypes Many other Spanish speaking countries also believe that Cubans ruin the Spanish language. People think that they are always smoking Havana cigars.

12. Stereotypes Family Guy

13. Cuban family New laws and policies resulted in women being educated, employed, and also increased their civil/human rights The Family code of 1975, called for women and men to take equal responsibility for domestic labor and childcare. Marriages, divorce, children's rights, adoption, and marital property were addressed in this new law, as were the division of family responsibilities, equal rights for marriage partners, and the sharing of household tasks.

14. Importance of Family Family is a very important part of Cuban life; several generations of a family often live in the same house. Grandparents and parents are an integral part of raising the youngsters. Members of the family normally take care and responsibility of raising problem or orphaned children

15. Cuban Educational System Primary Education (6 years) Middle Education (3 years) Secondary Education (3 years) Vocational Education Tertiary Education

16. Food Cuban bread Arroz con pollo Cuban sandwich Ropa vieja Moros y Cristianos

17. Cocktail "Cuba Libre" (Spanish: Cuba Libre, free Cuba" or "Freedom of Cuba!") - A cocktail containing Bacardi, lime and cola, one of the most popular in the world.

18. RUM Cuba libre 1-1/2 oz. dark or white rum Juice of half a lime Ice Cola Preparation fill a highball glass with ice. Add the ingredients. Stir and garnish with lime wedge Daiquiris 1-1/2 ounces light rum 3/4 ounce lime juice 1/4 ounce simple syrup Preparation Pour the light rum, lime juice and sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

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21. Relationship-building Personal relationships in a workplace are important It is more difficult for local people to develop a close relationship with foreign visitors Invite a colleague or client to visit your own office or even your country

22. Negotiations & gifts Make your guest feel comfortable with your presence and the conversation No expensive gifts - could not be accepted Importance of small details Invite a person for lunch

23. Decision making Decisions are usually handed from the top down, as are ideas. Employee are not very concerned about decisions, recognition or professional development

24. Formality/Punctuality Colleagues and supervisors are normally addressed by the first name, but using "usted" instead of "t" No practice to pay overtime Punctuality and reliability are both demanded by supervisors Are not always present among all Cuban employees

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