Amber Parson FBLA Table of contents About Jamaica Fast Facts About Jamaica Fast Facts to Know About Jamaica Geography of Jamaica Jamaican People amp Culture Things to Know Before traveling ID: 1018303
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1. International business with JamaicaAmber Parson- FBLA
2. Table of contentsAbout Jamaica Fast Facts About JamaicaFast Facts to Know About JamaicaGeography of JamaicaJamaican People & CultureThings to Know Before travelingJamaican business etiquetteMaking AppointmentsBusiness DressAddressing OthersEntertaining
3. Fast Facts to know about JamaicaFlag Symbolism- Black- the strength and creativity of its peopleGold- the natural wealth of the island and the beauty of sunlightGreen- represents hope and agricultural resourcesCurrency- Jamaican dollar Population- 2,930,050 Form of Government- ParliamentaryLanguage- EnglishJamaica’s FlagJamaica’s Coat of Arms
4. Geography Mountainous island in the Caribbean SeaPart of the Caribbean Islands (Greater Antilles) Approximately 600 miles south of Miami, FLMajor Rivers-Black River, Rio Cobre, Rio Grande Major Mountain Ranges-Blue Mountains, John Crow Mountains, Don Figuero Mountains, Cockpit CountryMap of Jamaica
5. Jamaican People & culture1/3 of all Jamaicans live in the capital city, KingstonTraditional Food- Richly flavored foods such as jerk. Traditional Clothing-Colorful and usually handmade calico cloth, head scarves, tiered skirts, shell jewelry, and “tam” hats (covers dreadlocks). Many Jamaicans are spiritual and follow a variety of faiths- Rastafarian, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam. 90% of population is of African descent“Out of Many, One People” is Jamaica’s motto because many others have come from China, India, Germany, and Syria.Jamaican Jerk ChickenHead Scarves
6. Things to know before traveling Read up on local laws and practices before you get thereGive your friends and family your contact info and itineraries Register with your country's embassy before you travel Consider traveling here during the off-season; hurricane season runs from July-NovemberHotel prices are lower and tourist activities are also lowerPack mosquito repellantIf you rent a car, be prepared to drive differentlyRoads are potholed and Jamaicans drive on the left side of the road U.S. Embassy in Kingston JamaicaBring Mosquito Repellant
7. Making AppointmentsMaking appointments in Jamaica follows English customs Be on time for appointments with business affiliatesEnsure you know directions to places by confirming with your affiliatesOne needs to know how to:Suggest times, politely agree to appointments, express times that may not be convenient, cancel appointments, apologize, and ask for confirmationMaking Appointments in Jamaica
8. Business DressIf uniforms aren’t provided, employees wear dress shirts, ties, and/ or business suits; dress is mostly conservative Jamaican causal business: khaki slacks and polos You should war a business suit for at least the first business meeting Consider that the climate in Jamaica can be humid and hot Outside of work atmosphere, casual dress is permissibleTry to avoid indecent, suggestive, or inappropriate clothing- it may suggest that you are not serious about your business Men’s and Women’s Business Dress
9. Addressing othersAddress business associates by their last names (with suitable acronyms in front [e.g., Mr., Mrs., etc.])Properly address associates in this way unless they tell you otherwiseBusiness associates in Jamaica may be referred to as “boss man” or “boss woman” by others (even those who aren’t employees) These are colloquial terms that others use to recognize the status of othersHow to Address Others Diagram
10. Entertaining Jamaicans are great hosts and are open when entertainingExpect to be treated to a meal or mealsLet your Jamaican counterparts know that you’d like to experience Jamaican cuisine. Offer to pay for your meal, but do not be too insistent to pay afterwardsWhen eating, drinking, and being entertained, do not discuss matters of businessJamaicans are usually receptive of gifts upon first meetingsJamaican Dancing Entertainment
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