Ethnicity

With race and ethnicity it is important to mindful of the history of America in relation to how immigrants have been treated in general, and to Latin immigrants specifically. There are a number of ethnic groups represented within the Latin immigrant population and there should not be blanket generalizations applied to the group as though they represent one culture or ethnic group.

Non-verbal Communication

Ofttimes, nonverbal communication can be as significant as verbal communication. For those individuals of Latin descent, some of the more general associations with nonverbal communication are the importance of shaking hands in the introduction process. Culturally, there is purportedly the view that standing around with your hands in your pockets is considered rude and hands on the hips are a sign of anger. Eye contact is determined to be important and the lack of it can be a sign of dishonesty (Importance of Nonverbal...

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References

Hofstede, G. (1984) Culture's Consequences: International Differences in Work Related

Values, (2nd ed). Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications.

Hofstede, G. (2001) Culture's Consequences: comparing values, behaviors, institutions, and organizations across nations (2nd ed.) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.