una presentación de la cultura “the most magical place on earth”
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Una Presentación de la Cultura “The most magical place on Earth”. Los Ticos – Costa Rican men Las Ticas – Costa Rican women Canadiense – Canadian as in “Soy canadiense.” – “I am Canadian.”. Costa Rica is a democratic country Peaceful One of the most stable Latin American countries - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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?)