Costa Rica
Hofstede
Class Questions
Costa Rica vs. US
100

What is national language of Costa Rica 

Spanish

100

How many Hofstede dimensions are there? 

6

100

What colors are on the flag

Blue, Red, White

100

More likely to use public transportation 

Costa Rica 

200

What continent is Costa Rica 

North America 

200

Who scores higher on indulgence (United States or Costa Rica) 

Costa Rica 

200

How do you greet someone in Costa Rica? 

Handshake 

200

When do you move out (US/Costa Rica)

US: After college, or around 18

Costa Rica: When you get married 

300

What is the capital of Costa Rica? 

San Jose

300

What are characteristics of collectivism 

Group harmony, inclusive thinking, ect. 

300

When is Costa Rica's busiest season 

December-April 
300

Do people dress more or less conservatively in Costa Rica compared to the US

More 

400

When is Costa Rica's independence day? 

September 15th 

400

What does scoring high on "long-term" indicate 

They are future thinkers/they think about the future 

400

Where is the Pura Vida bracelet headquartered? 

California 

400

Where does Toilet Paper go?

US: In the toilet 

Costa Rica: Trash 

500

What is Costa Rica's most famous export? 

Coffee beans

500

List all 6 Hofstede Dimensions 

1.) Power Distance 

2.) Individualism v. Collectivism 

3.) Masc. v. Fem.

4.) Long term v. Short term

5.) Indulgence v. Restraint

6.) Uncertainty avoidance  

500

What has Columbus Day been renamed? 

Carnival of Limon 

500

What is a Soda? 

Hidden gem, food place