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37 slides include: 21 Points on General Information, 16 Points on Family Life, 21 Points on Food, 24 Points on Social Etiquette, 9 Points on Business Etiquette, and 14 Points on Trivia.
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Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Family Life (4 of 5)
Men dominate business and politics, yet many women have held cabinet posts or are prominent in many professions
– Many upper-class men maintain mistresses and second families
Premarital sex, expected here for men, has become more common for women
– Divorce and separation are frequent
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Social Etiquette (2 of 7)
Friends, family and close acquaintances may give each other a light kiss on the cheek
– Costa Ricans stand close to each other while talking, about 1 to 2 feet apart
Costa Ricans emphasize people and relationships
– You may arrive late: 5 to 15 minutes and up to 20 to 30 depending on the situation and relationship
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Business Etiquette (1 of 4)
In business situations, running late is considered irresponsible unless the organizational culture and/or the superiors are permissive or indifferent
Expect some small talk before getting down to business, and always allow your host to begin the business discussion
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Trivia (1 of 5)
The taxicab meters are named Maria reflecting upon the Virgin Mary and her presumed honesty
In Costa Rica, the Spanish word for pedestrian is “target”
– Be alert when walking around in San José and at street corners
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