Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope today, becoming the first pontiff from Latin America and taking the name Pope Francis. The white smoke, accompanied by the pealing of bells to eliminate any confusion, billowed from a flue…
Hispanic culture
The meaning of gestures: body language in Brazil
Let’s cover Brazil now as our next country and explore their gestures and body language a bit. When conversing, good eye contact is important. To not do so is considered impolite. In a marketplace, if a vendor holds his hand…
Body language meaning in Colombia
Our next country is Colombia: Colombian women will often substitute the gesture of holding forearms for a handshake. Men shake hands with direct eye contact. Once a friendship has developed, greetings become warmer and a lot more hands on - …
The meaning of gestures: Puerto Rico
The next country and second on the series of understanding body language and Hispanic culture. Puerto Rico As in most Latin countries, people tend to stand close to one another in any social or even business setting. This relates to…
Body language: the meaning of gestures in Mexico
Body language is an important part of the communication process. Noticing the signals that people send out with their body language is a very useful social skill. All who specialize in research, grassroots marketing, community outreach, event marketing understand that body language…