mexico

...that Mexico introduced chocolate to the world ?

Here are a few more little-known facts about Mexico.

	Dr. Joel Roberts Poinsett, an amateur botanist and first United States ambassador to Mexico, introduced the plant that became known as the poinsettia.
	Employees in Mexico love using instant messaging in the work place.
	Mexico is the most populous Spanish speaking country in the world.
	Mexico and Iceland have the highest per capita consumption of Coca-Cola.
	If you have many diplomas, even if unemployed, you are considered a success.
	The "O.K." symbol with the thumb and index finger is considered vulgar.
	First names are generally reserved for family and close friends.
	In the office atmosphere, it is more common to dress "business casual" than to dress in fancy suits, and jeans are always favored on Fridays.
	When employees are sick, they only get paid if they show medical proof.
	In the workplace, Mexican people prefer to work individually than to work in teams. However, if teamwork is necessary to get a project done, they come together and do what it takes!
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