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Dimmock, C. A., & Walker, A. (2005). Educational leadership: culture and diversity. London: SAGE Publications.

Savor Belize – Top Ten Things To Taste In Belize. Retrieved March 27, 2017, from  https://www.belize.com/top-ten-things-to-taste-in-belize

Culture Crossing Guide 2017. Retrieved March 26, 2017, from http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=7&CID=22

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The legal drinking age is 18 in .  The law is not aggressively enforced, although some stores post signs that indicate a person purchasing alcohol must show an ID.

does prohibit use of illegal drugs, which includes marijuana.  The laws are not aggressively enforced and the criminal justice system is rather lax, in terms of seeking convictions and imposing penalties for illegal usage and sales of illegal drugs.  That being said, if you are caught, expect heavy fines, lengthy jail sentences, and possibly worse

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Belizeans do not seem to be uniquely sensitive in terms of personal space and do not seem to follow any discernable rules or protocols in terms of protecting or respecting personal space either personally or in business.

In general, Belizeans do not seem to engage in a great deal of touching or patting of hands, arms or the like when speaking with one another and do not tend to engage in a lot of overt physical shows of affection even in the family setting.

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In the towns and urban areas, women are expanding their roles in government, education and business, although men still tend to hold the higher positions of authority in government and business.  The expansion of women’s roles seems to be occurring as more women achieve higher levels of education.

In the rural areas, women continue to accept a more traditional role of tending the house and the children.  In traditional rural villages, women tend to marry or begin child bearing during their teenage years and families tend to be large.  Maya women in the villages often continue to marry at 14 or 15, but Maya women who continue their education and delay marriage are moving away from the strict gender roles of traditional Maya.

In terms of social mores, neither male/female friendships nor casual dating are the norm in .  If a woman goes out socially with an individual of the opposite sex and/or she is entertaining him in her home or apartment, it assumed that she is dating the man.  If the woman is seeing/dating the man, he would expect that it is an exclusive relationship.

Women are expected to be monogamous in relationships, but it is accepted and expected that men will seek multiple female relationships.

In rural areas, women are held to a stricter code of conduct as compared to males.  Such activities as drinking, going out alone at night, or hanging out with the opposite sex are frowned upon for women, but are socially acceptable for men.

Belizean men tend to openly and aggressively flirt with women, particularly women walking down the street or traveling alone on public transportation.  Their flirtation may include comments about the woman’s physical attributes and suggestive propositions.

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For men greeting men – Men in typically have a simple oral exchange which would be accompanied by a handshake in a formal or semi-formal setting.  If the men have had prior dealings or know each other well, they might also pat a shoulder or initiate some similar physical contact in greeting each other.

For women greeting women -, women similarly tend to have an oral exchange or shake hands if the meeting takes place in a formal or semi-formal setting.   If the women have had prior dealings or know each other well, then the greeting might also involve hugs and perhaps a brief touching/ cheek to cheek or a light kiss on the cheek.

For meetings between men and women –  The manner of greeting in meetings between men and women would be the same as between men greeting men and women greeting women in formal or semi-formal settings.  Oral exchanges or a handshake would be the norm.  Greetings between men and women once the individuals develop greater familiarity or a working relationship might also be expanded to a light hug, a brief touching of cheeks or even a light kiss on the cheek.

Exceptions: The manner of greeting between men and women would be different in rural Maya communities where Maya traditions are maintained.   In the traditional Maya culture, men and women tend not to engage in significant social interaction.  Men assume a dominant role as the head of the household and women’s activities are focused upon the child rearing and household duties.

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The Deep Culture of Belize is unconsciously defined by the values, beliefs, practices, customs, and challenges that are present in everyday life.

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The Tasteful Eclectic Food  of Belize is a Reflection of its Diverse Surface Cultural Melting Pot

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The Tasteful Eclectic Food  of Belize is a Reflection of its Diverse Surface Cultural Melting Pot

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Belize Rice and Beans. The traditional and world-famous Belize Rice and Beans with potato salad is a staple in the Belizean diet. ...

Belize Fruit Cake. This Fruit Cake, is a traditional Belizean rum cake. ...

Cashew and Craboo Wines

Johnny Cakes.  small baked bread cakes, made with flour and coconut milk

Ceviche: Conch or shrimp or combined in a mixed dish

Cochinita Pibil: A traditional Yucatec-Maya slow roasted pork dish. Belizeans who do not speak Spanish call this dish Pibil Pork.

Tamales

Chicken Escabeche: chicken soup with its roots in Yucatec Maya and Spanish cuisine

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English is the official language of Belize. Kriol (Spanish, French, and English mix) is the language that is often spoken as well.

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The languages, religions, and culture reflects the strong influence of its Central  American and Carribean Neighbors

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The people of Belize come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and ethnicity to form a beautiful, and diverse array of people.

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Belizean culture is a melting pot of influences and people from around the world. Their culture includes, but is not limited to Mennonites who are of German descent, Garinagu, and Mestizo (Spanish and Native Americans mix), with a blend of many other cultures which include Chinese to Lebanese.