These are some things I've noticed so far:
-The buses have counters and if you don't move fast enough it'll count you more than once and the driver will have to cover the costs at the end of their shift.
-Never put toilet paper in the toilet, or anything for that matter. Every bathroom has a trashcan right next to the toilet.
-The place I live in (Zapote, San Jose) has atleast two gates before you can enter the house! (More locks than my grandma!!)
-People seem to have different concepts of personal space (aka) there is none.
-"Pura Vida" is the expression in Costa Rica, meaning Pure Life and also there way to greet someone.
-You say "Buenas" instead of Buenos dias, Buenas tardes, or Buenas Noche.
-Taxi's don't expect tips, and watch out for the "piratas" aka illegal taxis.
-Make sure you ask the legal taxi drivers to turn on the meters "Tienes Maria?", if not they will try to rip you off (some may continuously drive in circles).
-"Tranquila" = Relax (we are on tico time).
-Crossing streets: The pedestrian has no right of way, if the cars are driving and someone's crossing, the car will continue to drive, especially if you are American.
-Lunch is the "big meal".
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