Cuba

Family Life (3 of 3)

Men are expected to be breadwinners

Women are encouraged to work in a variety of professions such as professional, agricultural, and industrial occupations

– Women are still expected to take responsibility for housework and childcare

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Social Etiquette (6 of 7)

Being generous and hospitable is a highly valued quality

– Unlike in Central America, houses are not protected by metal fences, doors are left open, and visitors are always welcomed

Touching as a demonstration of affection is not taboo and does not carry a sexual connotation

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Business Etiquette (3 of 4)

Initiate the meeting with 5-15 minutes of small talk

Most Cuban business officials speak English

– It is important to have an interpreter

It is acceptable to interrupt while a person is speaking

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Trivia (3 of 3)

The national flower of Cuba is commonly known as "flor de mariposa" (Butterfly Flower)

The island of Cuba is the largest and 2nd most populous island of the Greater Antilles

Cuba is the most populous insular nation in the Caribbean

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