Culture & Etiquette- Page 1
As with any Journeys you are thrust into a different culture, and this Journey is no different. This is just some of the things you should be aware of.
Overview
On the whole, Peruvians are tolerant and extremely hospitable. Though most people are religious, they are generally easy-going. Nonetheless, you should try not to affront people’s religious beliefs, especially those of older, more conservative people. Avoid, for example, wearing revealing clothes, kissing and cuddling in public
How to Dress
Clothes can be a bit tricky for many people here, in such a tourist friendly country, you will se people in all sorts of dress. Including the indigenous peoples traditional dress. Many Peruvians, especially in rural areas, may be offended by clothes that do not mostly cover parts of the body considered “private”, including both legs and shoulders, especially for women. It is true that most of the younger generation especially in cities wear tank tops and knee-length skirts. But as since you are a visitor of their country, it is always best to dress conservative as you are the foreigner here and you should respect all the people. This does not mean you have to be covered from wrist to ankle, but you should not wear sleeveless shirts or shorts or skirts above the knee.
.Visiting Homes
When invited to a home, you normally take your shoes off before entering the reception rooms – follow your host’s lead. It is custom to take a gift like sweet pastries or something small from your home country.
Tipping
The etiquette in Peru is to tip and your tips are included in the Journey price, except for the bathroom, but as a matter of personal awareness here is a general guide– waiters in restaurants get about 10%, local small restaurants or cafes 1 or 2 soles is a good tip, tour guides 10% is good, porters who load your baggage onto buses or at the airport 2 soles for each bag, (though this service is optional at the airports.) Taxi drivers do not expect a tip, but if they help with your luggage (1 0r 2 soles is nice) Bathroom attendants should be tipped 1 or 2 soles, they usually will tell you.
As with any Journeys you are thrust into a different culture, and this Journey is no different. This is just some of the things you should be aware of.
Overview
On the whole, Peruvians are tolerant and extremely hospitable. Though most people are religious, they are generally easy-going. Nonetheless, you should try not to affront people’s religious beliefs, especially those of older, more conservative people. Avoid, for example, wearing revealing clothes, kissing and cuddling in public
How to Dress
Clothes can be a bit tricky for many people here, in such a tourist friendly country, you will se people in all sorts of dress. Including the indigenous peoples traditional dress. Many Peruvians, especially in rural areas, may be offended by clothes that do not mostly cover parts of the body considered “private”, including both legs and shoulders, especially for women. It is true that most of the younger generation especially in cities wear tank tops and knee-length skirts. But as since you are a visitor of their country, it is always best to dress conservative as you are the foreigner here and you should respect all the people. This does not mean you have to be covered from wrist to ankle, but you should not wear sleeveless shirts or shorts or skirts above the knee.
.Visiting Homes
When invited to a home, you normally take your shoes off before entering the reception rooms – follow your host’s lead. It is custom to take a gift like sweet pastries or something small from your home country.
Tipping
The etiquette in Peru is to tip and your tips are included in the Journey price, except for the bathroom, but as a matter of personal awareness here is a general guide– waiters in restaurants get about 10%, local small restaurants or cafes 1 or 2 soles is a good tip, tour guides 10% is good, porters who load your baggage onto buses or at the airport 2 soles for each bag, (though this service is optional at the airports.) Taxi drivers do not expect a tip, but if they help with your luggage (1 0r 2 soles is nice) Bathroom attendants should be tipped 1 or 2 soles, they usually will tell you.
