Do and don't in Guatemala
#1 2008-11-20 11:17:46
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Do and don't in Guatemala
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#2 2009-06-06 05:36:52
- hotrodlx
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Re: Do and don't in Guatemala
Local Customs:
No personal space
No such things as a line
No such thing as accepting blame
No such thing as confrontation
No such thing as "returns" at a store
No such thing as "on time"
No such thing as "laws"
No such thing as common courtesy
People are welcoming when you are in their home
People are poor, and hesitant to strike up conversations
People driven by necessity will take what they have to to survive
People are often exasperated with life and respond to random acts of kindness well
Everyone has a story to tell
Everyone will tell you their story if you are really interested and will listen.
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#3 2009-06-21 23:12:32
- Bill Shetz
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Re: Do and don't in Guatemala
I have lived in Guatemala 13 years and I have personal space, I stand in line at the bank at least once a week, who looks for a confrontation? returns at the store I agree however there are exchanges for other items. On time in Guatemala means about 45 minutes late and no one dies of stress. The laws in Guatemala were designed for Guatemalans (we are guests). Everyone I meet on the street wishes me a Buenos Dias.
If everything here was like the states we couldn't afford to live here. When someone asks you "Where are you from?" say North America the United States. You see they are also Americans. It all has to do with YOUR attitude. Bill
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