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Hofstede Dimensions

There is a low score for feminine dimensions. This shows that there is discrimination between genders. In Costa Rica there is a high exceptance of women to work. However they do not want personal criticism.

High score in Masculinity shows that there is competition involved for their success. This is known by who is best in that particular field and maintaining a organizational life.

Score 21

Masculinity

Society tries to limit strict rules, laws, and polices. Costa Rica wants to control everything and the unexpected is avoided.

Costa Rica created beliefs and try to avoid threatened by ambiguous situations and unknown situations

The society has a high Uncertainty Avoidance. This means society deals well with controls of the future

Score: 86.

Uncertainty Avoidance

This indicates that Costa Ricans in the society have unequal opportunities. For example, when it comes to power and wealth.

This is due to the society (in institutions and organizations) that accepts that power is distributed unequally

Score: 35. Scores the lowest on this dimension in the region

Power Distance

Spatial Perception

Give everyone personal space

Subopic

Dont touch individuals around you

Verbal Communication

Be clear. Do not talk to much. Get to the point

Always standing when giving speeches and presentaions

Tone of voice is appropriate

Time Perception

Costa Rican give more importance to relationships over schedules.

Polychronic time society. Costa Ricans do multiple things at the same time.

Always arrive on time. However in Costa Rica it is a cultural problem. Individuals arrive 30 mins late to meetings and that that is considered normal. (Be punctual)

Non Verbal Communication

Dont be fidgeting with your hands and feet because that also shows impoliteness

Eye contact, gestures, smell, postures, sounds, expressions, volume, and dress (e.g. have a loud voice and always have eye contact, and maintain a good body language with a good posture)

Business Etiquette

DONT

Negotiations: Do not argue with other party

Eating Styles: Do not eat with your hands during a meeting that had food

Greetings: Do not embrace (Hug, hold hands) Do not talk about personal criticism or religion

Dress: Dont wear inappropriate clothing (shorts, sandals,Tank tops)

Meeting: Cellphones are not allowed during the meetings

Do

Gifts: Give Gifts when going to a business gathering. (Bouquet, chocolates)

Negotiations: Stay on topic during the conversation. Have good communication skills.

Eating Styles: Use utilities when eating

Greetings: Handshake is the standard practice to greet and have a small talk

Dress: Dress formal and appropriately. Men dress in a suit and tie. Women wear a skirt or dress with a blouse

Meeting: It is expected that all the participants arrive on time and have eye contact during the event