What are Ticos like?
You will find the vast majority of Ticos (Costa Ricans) to be very gracious, non-confrontational, helpful, friendly and hard working. Please smile a lot, be polite and respectful, have a sense of humor, show your appreciation, and offer a good hand shake. Speaking a few words of Spanish (gracias, por favor, hola, etc.) will go a long way. You will need to be very patient...everything just takes a little longer here (okay, ALOT longer!). Please avoid being impatient, irate, angry, or having an attitude...it will not serve you well in our country.
You will find the vast majority of Ticos (Costa Ricans) to be very gracious, non-confrontational, helpful, friendly and hard working. Please smile a lot, be polite and respectful, have a sense of humor, show your appreciation, and offer a good hand shake. Speaking a few words of Spanish (gracias, por favor, hola, etc.) will go a long way. You will need to be very patient...everything just takes a little longer here (okay, ALOT longer!). Please avoid being impatient, irate, angry, or having an attitude...it will not serve you well in our country.
