1. Oral Presentation Academy Sports and Outdoors/ Mexico Terrance Behner Onelio Francisco Matthew Kalash Saul Mendiola Jason Pietruszka

2. The missions statement of Academy Academy Sports and Outdoors vision is to deliver exceptional customer service Know our customers Respect our associates by creating opportunities through personal growth

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4. Overview of Academy Founded in 1938 Operates over 170 stores throughout many states including Alabama, Oklahoma, and North Carolina. The company corporate headquarters is located in Katy, Texas.

5. Academy products and targetted customers Gear for all sports including Soccer, football, baseball, and basketball. Outdoor camping equipment Guns and gear for hunting

6. Mexico! 13 th largest independent nation in the world Estimated population of over 113 million people A federation comprising thirty-one states and a federal district, the capitol city. Most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.

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8. Sauls personal info…stories..food…etc Need bullet points for your info Saul

9. Values, Customs, Beliefs Close to 90 percent of Mexicans identify themselves as Catholic Religion followed by family is the major focus on life. Families are typically large Mexicans are very conscious of their responsibilities to immediate family members Father is the authority figure

10. Business etiquette and intercultural communication Very class-conscious society where social stratifications are well-defined. Shake hands or give a slight bow when introduced. Spanish is the language of business. If offered something to drink (usually coffee), don't refuse

11. Related academy equipment-mexico Many equipment in Mexico is poor quality unless shipped overseas online. Baseball and basketball are very popular in certain regions of the country. Lack of school equipment for children Trustworthy store that tourist are comfortable with

12. Benefits for both High marketplace for athletes to do business Wide area for camping and outdoor activities Exposure to creating more jobs and allowing the employees to know what will sell More business between countires may help reduce tensions

13. Questions.. Random Facts! Mexico introduced chocolate, corn, and chilies to the world. Mexican children do not receive presents on Christmas Day. They receive gifts on January 6, the day on which Mexicans celebrate the arrival of the Three Wise Men Mexico’s flag is made up three vertical stripes. The left green stripe stand for hope, the middle white stripe represents purity, and the right red stripe represents the blood of the Mexican people. The picture of an eagle eating a snake is based on an Aztec legend Chihuahuas are named after a Mexican state

14. Thanks! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquett e/ce_mx.htm http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquett e/ce_mx.htm http://www.livescience.com/38647-mexican- culture.html http://www.livescience.com/38647-mexican- culture.html http://facts.randomhistory.com/2008/11/25_me xico.html