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Hispanic people use less personal space when greeting than in the u.S. Cierto falso men never greet with a kiss in spanish-speaking countries. Cierto falso shaking hands is not appropriate for a business setting in latin america. Cierto falso spaniards greet with one kiss on the right cheek. Cierto falso in mexico, people greet with an "air kiss." cierto falso gender can play a role in the type of greeting given. Cierto falso if two women acquaintances meet in colombia, they should exchange two kisses on the cheek. Cierto falso in peru, a man and a woman meeting for the first time would probably greet each other with an "air kiss." cierto falso select reference tools. Áéíñóúü¿¡ all caps save submit for technical support click support.Vhlcentral.Com, or submit help request

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I believe the answer is: Cierto

Hispanic culture is considered to be what sociologist called a high-context culture. People from such culture relies on gestures and contact (such as kisses, huges) to communicate with one another. This become the reason why hispanic people tend to use less personal spaces when greeting.

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