Don’t
Yawn in public. Yawning is seen as a sign of tiredness, boredom, or hunger and is
considered rude in Colombian society.
Call people using your index finger. Bending your finger towards someone as a sign for
them to come to you is impolite and may cause an unintended offence. Instead, it is
better to use your whole hand, with the palm facing down to motion to a person to
come to you.
Talk politics. Politics is a taboo subject in Colombia that is best left alone. Colombians
generally don’t take too kindly to outside criticisms of their country, and it is best to
keep your opinions to yourself unless you are pushed to answer a certain point. Talking
about religion is another no-no.
Don’t stress about time in social situations. It is standard for social functions to start 30
minutes to an hour after the start time.
Don’t think everywhere is dangerous. Of course, like most countries, there are dangers.
But common sense and being well-informed about the current situation are better than
ruining your trip because you are worried about all the terrible things lurking around
every corner! That said, it is better to avoid walking on your own, or even in twos, at
night, and you should be wary about getting drunk in a group of people you don’t
know.
leana
(Leana)
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