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Una Presentación de la Cultura “The most magical place on Earth”

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

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Una Presentación de la Cultura “The most magical place on Earth”

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  1. Una Presentación de la Cultura “The most magical place on Earth”

  2. Los Ticos – Costa Rican men Las Ticas – Costa Rican women Canadiense – Canadian as in “Soy canadiense.” – “I am Canadian.”

  3. 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 estáusted?” • “Pardon senor, ¿puedes decirme cuánto cuesta esta cosa?” • “Pardon senor, ¿puedeusted decirme cuánto cuesta esta cosa?”

  4. What can we expect to eat? • Rice • Black beans • Vegetables • Beef • Chicken • Fish • Tortillas • Common Dishes • Gallo Pinto, the “Casado”, the Tamale, rice & beans, fried plantain

  5. 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 Rica • Coffee • Coffee liqueur • Wood carvings, hand made jewelry

  6. Costa rican etiquette • 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!

  7. Costa rican etiquette • Address ticos by their titles. • Doctor: doctor • Teacher: profesor • Lawyer: abogado • Engineer: ingeniero • No 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

  8. Poasito – The aftermath

  9. Poasito – the aftermath

  10. Poasito – the aftermath

  11. Poasito – the aftermath

  12. 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

  13. Home is where the heart is (Spanish Proverb)

  14. Preguntas? (Questions?)

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