Cultural Differences Between Canada And Spain

Each countries culture is unique to itself and these cultures heavily influence how its citizens act (Thompson, n.d.). These unique cultures can aid a business transaction if cultures are compatible or if both sides research on proper etiquette (Thompson, n.d.). Business relationships can be hampered if individuals do not research or if cultures are slightly different and committing a faux pas is easily done (Thompson, n.d.). Two cultures that are somewhat similar are Canada and Spain (Canada, n.d.; Spain, n.d.). These cultures rely on similar values but they are just different enough for easy mistakes to be made (Thompson, n.d.). Spanish businesses rely heavily on personal connections and to do business with a Spanish company it is important to make a strong and lasting connection (Spain, n.d.). This also means that business moves slower, no decisions are made, and individuals are swayed by passion and emotions (Spain, n.d.). Generally in Canada business relationships are formal and while they can make stronger connections it is not
In Canada dress ranges from business casual to formal depending upon the level of the individuals at the meeting (Canada, n.d.). Rank in Spain is very important and formal titles are used at all times whereas in Canada titles are often omitted and meetings do not revolve around the senior attendee (Canada n.d.; Spain, n.d.). When speaking in Canada there is no interruption whereas in Spain it is common to speak over each other and have multiple speak at the same time (Canada n.d.; Spain, n.d.). In Spanish culture it is very important to avoid confrontation especially in front of others but in Canada polite confrontation is allowed (Canada n.d.; Spain, n.d.). Canadian confrontation revolves around logic and if an individual is incorrect it is better to correct them than let others believe a falsehood (Canada,