Costa Rica (Cultureshock Costa Rica: A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)

- Provide full explanations of social and business customs- Include important historical prefaces- Give practical examples and personal stories- List helpful appendix of dos and don'ts- Give cultural quiz to test your understanding- Provide a calendar of festivals and holidays- Talk about spending extended time in a city- Discuss how to lease or rent apartments- Give local food names and where to buy them- Detail how to set up bank accounts and pay taxes- Describe what laws may affect you and your long-term residency- Talk about the typical workplace, and the entertainment scene in your new city