international business etiquette : costa rica
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE :COSTA RICA
By: Tamirra Johnson
GREETINGS
Hello & goodbye
Light kiss on cheek
Air kiss accompanied by kissing sound
Hand shake
One-armed hug
BODY LANGUAGE Known to be conservative Personal space is about an arms length DO NOT place feet on furniture DO NOT fidget with hands NEVER FIG (place your thumb in between your index & middle finger while making a fist)
DINING MANNERS If someone offers/orders food, accept it Keep both hands above table, not in lap Do not any noises or sounds while eating Take small bites of the food Talk with an empty mouth “Drinking” is acceptable Pushing the limit of “drinking” is unacceptable
GIFT GIVING Always accept one’s gift Bring bottle of wine or flowers to each occasion Avoid lilies – usually reserved for funerals
CLOTHING Costa Ricans take pride in appearance Business situations, both genders dress
conservatively
TABOOS Catholic
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