Dining Habits
In Bolivia doing this is considered disrespectful to the cook.
Not eating, or trying, a food.
What are popular recreational activities in America and Bolivia?
Going to the mall, going to movie theaters, watching or playing sports, going to parties
What is a common greeting custom of both America and Bolivia?
A handshake
Americans eat more of this than Bolivians.
Fast food
What are recreational activities unique to Bolivia?
traditional dances such as Saya ND Matacuca
Female friends in Bolivia greet each other by?
Kissing each other on the cheek once
Doing this while eating is seen as disrespectful in both America and Bolivia
Resting elbows on the table
What is the difference between expectations of American teens and Bolivian teens?
Bolivian teens are expected to maintain close relationships with their families while American teens often grow closer to their friends.
Friends in America might greet each other with?
a hug, a fist bump, a head nod
Bolivians have strict dining habits such as
Not passing a dish directly to someone, you must wait to eat until the head of the household tells you to do so, you must keep your hands on the table, guests are always served first, no media at the table
American teens often work for extra cash to hang out with friends while Bolivian children..
start working at a young age in poor conditions to help support their families.
How do men greet women in Bolivia that are friends?
They touch cheeks while making a small kissing noise. Sometimes they will hug too.