COLOMBIAN TRADITIONS by Ronald Ramirez

DO'S AND DON´'T´S

ronaldo2284 — 2021-02-26 00:27:25 UTC

Greetings

TABLE MANNERS

ronaldo2284 — 2021-02-26 00:29:41 UTC

CONVERSATION TOPICS

ronaldo2284 — 2021-02-26 00:31:11 UTC

Dress and Clothing

ronaldo2284 — 2021-02-26 00:31:54 UTC

Punctuality

ronaldo2284 — 2021-02-26 00:33:25 UTC

Punctuality

stephaniaherrada01 — 2021-02-27 12:15:54 UTC

Do:
It´s ok to arrive five minutes late.
If you arrive o´clock, tell the other person you did.
Don´t:
Arrive more than ten minutes late.
Don´t call to say you are going to be late.
Don´t call to tell them that you are lost, that´s why you are late.

JUAN CARLOS GRISALAES OSPINA

2021-02-27 12:17:47 UTC

DO'S AND DON´'T´S

2021-02-27 12:19:14 UTC

to greet someone else, currently shake your fists

men do not greet each other with kisses

Greetings

stephaniaherrada01 — 2021-02-27 12:19:39 UTC

Do:
No matter how many people there are in the room, you greet them individualy, or at least name them when you greet.
Shake hands when meet someone new.
Remember to be respectful with the older people.
Don´t:
No kissing in the cheek.
Leave out someone in your greeting.
Try to hug someone, who wanted to shake hands.

Greetings

2021-02-27 12:20:30 UTC

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Do:
You should greetwith the elbow or fist of the hand, raising hand, winking, bowing
Do not:
You should not greet by giving kisses on the cheek, or wave by shaking hands

Conversation Topics:

dianarios01 — 2021-02-27 12:21:31 UTC

don't talk about politics, religion, peace issues; because people tend to get angry.

DO'S AND DON´'T´S

2021-02-27 12:21:47 UTC

Greetings

In this new context:

Do not shake hands!

Greet each other with the voice and driving the distance!

Juliana Diaz Idrobo

2021-02-27 12:22:57 UTC

Don't:
Don't talk about unpleasant things
Don't talk about politics or religion
Don't wearing short skirts in a job interview

Conversation topics

stephaniaherrada01 — 2021-02-27 12:23:23 UTC

Do:
Ask them about their family.
Ask them about their daily lifes.
About their studies.
About their spouse (only if you know they have a good relationship).
Don´t:
Politics.
Venezuela.
Their spouse.
FARC.
JEP.

Greetings

juanlozano04 — 2021-02-27 12:23:33 UTC

Actually
Do:
Touch elbows or with voice
Don't:
Shake hands
Kisses in any part

Do:

2021-02-27 12:24:40 UTC

IN COLOMBIA IT IS NORMAL TO GREET BY KISSING ON THE CHEEK.
VALENTINA GONZÁLEZ

Cristian Baquero Durango

2021-02-27 12:25:19 UTC

Do:
Ask you about your daily work
Ask you about your goals and dreams.
Ask you about your family (dad, mom, brothers)
Talk about future plans.
Talk about favorite clothes, stores, and what colors they do like to dress.
You must eat with your mouth closed.
Arrive five minutes early to appointments.

Dont:

Don't ask about your political party.
Don't arrive late to meetings.
Don´t talk about people's weight.
Don't say hello with a kiss.

Dress and clothing

stephaniaherrada01 — 2021-02-27 12:25:56 UTC

Do:
Dress according to the place.
Wear simple things if you aren´t sure.
Ask the clothe code.
Don´t:
Upstage the main character.
Gaudy clothes.
Cleavege in women.
Shorts for men.

DO's and DON'Ts

walterrios01 — 2021-02-27 12:28:53 UTC

keep distance

Do's and don't's

2021-02-27 12:28:53 UTC

It's not normal to greet a person with the double kiss.
you should say hello when you arrive at a place.

Conversation topics

juanlozano04 — 2021-02-27 12:29:01 UTC

Do:
About your day
About family
About studies
Don't:
About religion
About politics
About the country crisis and economy

Table manners

stephaniaherrada01 — 2021-02-27 12:29:30 UTC

Do:
Eat everything they put in your plate.
Ask for more if you liked.
Compliment the cook.
Don´t:
Leave food in your plate.
Put your elbows on the table.
Burp.
Say you don´t like the way the cook did the food.

DO'S AND DON´'T´S

cesarperlaza01 — 2021-02-27 12:29:32 UTC

Greetings

In this new context:

Do not shake hands!

Greet each other with the voice and driving the distance!

Table manners

2021-02-27 12:30:24 UTC

In Colombia you shouldn't talk with your mouth full when you're eating.

Valentina Villegas

conversation topics

jairito416 — 2021-02-27 12:31:13 UTC

Don't
it is impolite to ask how much you earn
Do
it is very common to talk about travels and politics

DO'S AND DON'T'S

bryamlozano01 — 2021-02-27 12:31:25 UTC

to greet someone else, currently shake your fists
2

men do not greet each other with kisses

TABLE MANNERS

cesarperlaza01 — 2021-02-27 12:31:55 UTC

They never put their hands to their faces while eating and even less do they use cutlery or fingers to scratch.

At the table it is essential to present yourself neat and clean.

most important Colombian customs:

eduarortiz01 — 2021-02-27 12:33:31 UTC

do:
COLOMBIAN OLLA WALK. It is one of the most practiced customs in the country.

don´t : FESTIVAL OF THE LEGEND VALLENATA. Also known as the vallenato festival, it is known especially for its vallenata music, a genre that represents Colombian culture,

do: HAVE COFFEE in the park with a friend

CHRISTMAS are very picturesque and striking

CONVERSATION TOPICS

bryamlozano01 — 2021-02-27 12:33:36 UTC

It is not good to talk about drug trafficking in Colombia

Table Manners

juanlozano04 — 2021-02-27 12:33:53 UTC

Do:
Use fork and knife
Wear all clothes
Don't:
Talk with food in your mouth
Start eating earlier
Stand up before everyone finishes

lady vanessa casilimas

2021-02-27 12:34:35 UTC

CONVERSATION TOPICS

cesarperlaza01 — 2021-02-27 12:36:39 UTC

The topics that may be suitable for conversation have everything related to the culture, art and history of Colombia, both local and international gastronomy, curiosities and information about our country.

It is better to avoid the topic of religion, national politics, terrorism, guerrillas and drugs, criticism of the country, etc.

2021-02-27 12:37:05 UTC

Do: Be nice to others Always say hello when entering a new place Always give thanks Do not: Be impolite and rude Not saying hello when entering a new place Never give thanks

Lady vanessa

2021-02-27 12:37:46 UTC

2021-02-27 12:37:52 UTC

Do: Be nice to others Always say hello when entering a new place Always give thanks Do not: Be impolite and rude Not saying hello when entering a new place Never give thanks

Table manners

dianarios01 — 2021-02-27 12:38:32 UTC

Always chew with your mouth closed.
Use the napkin all the time.

JUAN CARLOS GRISALES OSPINA

2021-02-27 12:38:44 UTC

do
It is frowned upon to ask the age of women
don't
ask other family roles and their day to day

table manners

bryamlozano01 — 2021-02-27 12:39:24 UTC

it is essential to present yourself clean and eat without resting your elbows on the dining room

Punctually

juanlozano04 — 2021-02-27 12:40:05 UTC

Do:
Arrive before the established hour
Don`t
Arrive late without excuses

puntuality

jairito416 — 2021-02-27 12:40:08 UTC

in Colombia arriving late is normal

TABLE MANNERS

walterrios01 — 2021-02-27 12:42:11 UTC

don't talk while we eat

JUAN CARLOS GRISALES OSPINA

2021-02-27 12:42:59 UTC

Do:
in Colombia it is not necessary to know someone to buy a drink
Not to do:
it must be received if it will not be frowned upon by people.

puntuality

bryamlozano01 — 2021-02-27 12:43:04 UTC

Arriving early is rare in Colombia

Dress and Clothing

jairito416 — 2021-02-27 12:43:28 UTC

for a marriage it is not correct to wear beach clothes.
to go to the beach it is not appropriate to go in a suit

do´s and don´t s

eduarortiz01 — 2021-02-27 12:44:30 UTC

driving without a license

JUAN CARLOS GRISALES OSPINA

2021-02-27 12:46:01 UTC

Do:
In Colombia it is not well seen to be pedinete of the time
Don't:
arriving at a party first is frowned upon it is used to arrive an hour later

Dress and Clothing

bryamlozano01 — 2021-02-27 12:47:33 UTC

dress up for important events

2 do not enter the bank in shorts

3 wear sleeveless shirts to salons or important events

Dress and Clothing

walterrios01 — 2021-02-27 12:48:04 UTC

do not wear short clothes in church

Dress and Clothing

cesarperlaza01 — 2021-02-27 12:48:13 UTC

The clothing in Colombia varies from the place of the country where you are because if you find yourself in a snowy hill, you will prefer to wear warm clothes due to the great cold that it is; But if you are in Cartagena you will prefer to wear looser clothes due to the heat.

You are in Colombia and our constitution protects the freedom of expression and the free development of the personality, so you are lire to dress as you want.

If you are in a work meeting, it is better that you wear an appropriate shawl for that kind of meeting and do not go very flocrylic because you could have problems, well unless it can be done.

2021-02-27 12:48:57 UTC

Greetings!
In Colombia you should greet each other by pressing a little hard in the case of names and you should not look the other way when greeting

Punctuality

cesarperlaza01 — 2021-02-27 13:10:10 UTC

In Colombia, you are usually late for meetings unless they are for work or serious, because in that case you arrive 10 minutes before the agreed time to make a good impression.

do: dress well in serious and important places and meetings

2021-02-27 13:19:41 UTC

do not not be late for an appointment

VALENTINA GORDILLO

GREETINGS: in colombia is customary to wave and raise your hand and say good morning and good night to the other personTABLE MANERS: For table etiquette, families use tablecloths, glasses, candles and various types of dishes, it is also common to eat at tables outside the house to celebrateCONVERSATION TOPICS: In typic conversations they talk about work, country situation, soccer, television programs and anecdotesDRESs AND CLOTING: Colombians wear jeans, shorts, shirts, blouses, and formal wear for office jobsthey also wear elegant suits and dresses for meetings, celebrations and gatheringsPUNTUALITY : punctuality is not a strong characteristic of Colombia, but in many companies and academies it is demanded and taughtColombia is a large country, with a pleasant culture, good gastronomy, many natural resources, good athletes, but it also has difficult conflicts

edinsonsalazar01 — 2021-02-27 20:15:06 UTC

ronaldo2284 — 2026-02-21 00:33:19 UTC

1. Is the Colombian criminal justice system fair to all citizens, or does it favor certain social groups? Why?

2. Should the justice system focus more on punishment or on rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders into society?

3. Does the current system effectively reduce crime, or are deeper structural reforms necessary?

2026-02-21 01:55:24 UTC

I think the Colombian criminal system tries to punish people who commit crimes and also help them change, but in practice it fails because the system is very slow, prisons are overcrowded, and there are few opportunities to study or learn a job, so people who leave prison often commit the same crimes again. I think it is not effective enough, but it can improve with time.

Motorcycles

2026-02-21 01:57:52 UTC

Colombian people love riding motorcycles (and some of them really hate use helmet)

2026-02-21 01:59:56 UTC

colombiafavors certain groups, such as politicians, but sometimes citizens.
yes, I should because there are people who are free and come bck and commit crimes
structural reforms are needed to reduce in a lasting way as more job, opportinities educaction.. etc..

Colombia Criminal justice

2026-02-21 02:04:25 UTC

1. Colombia justice system favors certain groups, but as it is expected, when there is a hierarchical system there is always an unbalanced in society.

2. i think jail is not for reflexion is for punishment so i don't think some sins should be forgiven.

3. there have to be deeper structural system to reduce crime, crime and corruption will be always there but i think we are stuck in a structural system comfortable without having new ideas to change what make us uncomfortable with our country