Una Presentación de la Cultura

“The most magical place on Earth”

Los Ticos – Costa Rican menLas Ticas – Costa Rican womenCanadiense – Canadian

as in“Soy canadiense.” – “I am Canadian.”

Costa Rica is a democratic country Peaceful One of the most stable Latin American countries “Pura Vida”

People are friendly, kind, and happy A general love for Canadians

Use of “usted” instead of “tu” “¿Como estás?” “¿Como está usted?” “Pardon senor, ¿puedes decirme cuánto cuesta esta

cosa?” “Pardon senor, ¿puede usted decirme cuánto cuesta

esta cosa?”

What can we expect to eat?RiceBlack beansVegetablesBeefChickenFishTortillas

Common DishesGallo Pinto, the “Casado”, the Tamale,

rice & beans, fried plantain

Limit the amount of bartering (it isn’t common)

“¿Cuánto cuesta…?” “How much does…cost?”

Exchange Rate:$1 CAD = 542.98 CRC (as at July 31)

Top things to buy in Costa RicaCoffeeCoffee liqueurWood carvings, hand made jewelry

Ticos are known to start conversations with foreigners They love when foreigners ask them

questions, too! Tico’s have a deep sense of honour

Don’t talk about religion and don’t criticize! A handshake is the most common form of

greeting Men: firm handshake Women: pat on the back and/or light kiss

Latin Americans are not punctual. Don’t worry if they’re late!

Address ticos by their titles.Doctor: doctorTeacher: profesorLawyer: abogadoEngineer: ingenieroNo title: señor, señora, señorita

Dress to impress Fidgeting with hands/feet is considered impolite Making a fist with the thumb sticking out in the

middle is considered offensive Bargaining isn’t allowed in local store/markets

Buenos días – Good morning Buenas tardes – Good afternoon Buenas noches – Good evening ¿Qué es la hora? – What time is it? ¿Dónde estamos? – Where are we? Soy… - I am… Estoy… - I am… Adios/Hasta lluego – Bye! Hasta Mañana – See you tomorrow Muchísimas gracias – Many thanks

Home is where the heart is

(Spanish Proverb)

Preguntas? (Questions?)