Country guide
Mexico Business etiquette and meeting customs
America/Mexico_City
What kind of meeting?
Moderate punctuality
A few minutes late is tolerated, but let people know if you'll be later.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration60-90 min
Communication StyleWarm, relationship-oriented
Greeting StyleHandshake, often with shoulder pat
Daily Schedule
Work Hours09:00 – 18:00
Breakfast08:00 – 09:00
Lunch14:00 – 15:30
Dinner20:00 – 22:00
Sleep00:00 – 07:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal
Tone
Formal, respectful of hierarchy
- ·Use titles like Licenciado, Ingeniero, or Doctor
- ·Build rapport with personal conversation before agenda
- ·Decision-makers are often senior — address them first
General Tips
- ·Meetings may start late — arrive on time yourself
- ·Build personal rapport before business
- ·La comida (lunch) is important — try to avoid scheduling over it
- ·Titles and formalities are respected
Cultural Notes
- ·La comida (main meal) at 14:00-15:30
- ·Flexible time culture
- ·Late dinner similar to Spain
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