Transcript of Int cultcomm final
- 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. Shake well.
- 19. CARS
- 20. CARS
- 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
- 25. Thank you for attention!