Neal HolladayNeal Holladay is a human relations consultant specializing in Hispanic relations and management development.ManagementKeys to Getting Productive EmployeesMarch 31, 2005ManagementUnderstanding the Cultural Differences of Hispanic WorkersBe careful when using gestures to communicate with Hispanic employees. Certain hand gestures mean different things in different cultures and can be taken the wrong way. For example, never snap your fingers at a Hispanic employee. In some Latin American countries, this is a gesture used only with animals and could inadvertently offend. Being compared to an animal is particularly offensive in Latin America.Hispanics are, in general, a lighthearted, social people who love to laugh and joke. But humor rarely translates. Americans tend to enjoy cerebral and witty humor, whereas Latin American humor tends to be more situational and slapstick. Be mindful of using humor when interacting with Hispanics. Degrading humor such as "Your Mama" jokes, for example, are not likely to go over well, particularly among those who are not used to Americanstyle comedy.January 31, 2005Page 1 of 1Top StoriesContractingIntroducing the Winners of the 2026 WFB Truck & Van ContestRoad-ready, strong and steady, this year’s WFB Truck & Van Contest winners brought their A game. Find out whose work vehicles won Best Exterior Graphics, Most Organized Interior, Most Unusual, Biggest Disaster and the new Exterior/Organized Combo award!TechniquesWhat Is Your Favorite White Oak Floor You’ve Ever Done?RetailBuilding Bozeman: 4 Must-Haves We Put in Our ShowroomStain/Custom ColorMy Rule Of Three: How I Match Customers With Stain Colors Right AwayNewsEnter WFB's 2026 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal Contest by Oct. 1
