Family Life (4 of 5) :
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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Social Etiquette (2 of 7) :
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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Business Etiquette (1 of 4) :
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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Trivia (1 of 5) :
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 www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
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