This Costa Rica PowerPoint will teach you about the country's culture, customs, etiquette, cuisine and much more to assist you in your travels. Do you why taxicab meters in Costa Rica are named Maria? Or that at 7 AM daily, Costa Rican radio stations broadcast the same program? The complete version highlights these facts and much more: • 21 Points on General Information • 16 Points on Family Life • 21 Points on Food • 24 Points on Social Etiquette • 9 Points on Business Etiquette • 14 Points on Trivia.

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2. Family Life
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It is a macho culture
and women are often
treated differently men.
Most women are
expected to do all the
housework, cooking,
etc.
Women still take
care of the food,
childcare, and
cleaning.
Men rely on their
mothers and wives
or hired help.

3. Men shake hands and
maintain direct eye contact
when greeting one another
and sometimes with slight
touches on the arms and/or
elbows.
Women shake hands or
give a light touch to the
forearm.
Close friends kiss each other
once on the cheek.
Social Etiquette
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4. Business Etiquette
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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.

5. Trivia
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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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