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You will most likely be invited to an interview over breakfast or lunch, which is the main meal of the day.
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If you are invited to a Mexican home, do not expect to discuss business. Instead, use this time for socializing and meeting the family. Dinner is eaten between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Arrive about 30 minutes late.Good topics of conversation:
- Mexican sights Your family
- Your job at home
Topics to stay away from:
- Historically sensitive issues (Mexican-American war)
- Illegal aliens
If interviewing in Mexico City or the surrounding, keep in mind that there is a difference in altitude that will take time to adjust to. Minimize heavy eating, drinking, and smoking.
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It is customary for one person to pay the check for a group meal. This is often the oldest person in the group. Men will resist having women pay. It is good manners to haggle over paying the bill. Usually, one would reciprocate by inviting the person out for another meal, insisting ahead of time that this will be your treat. In an interview, just let your potential employer pay.
