Venezuelan customs and taboos

Venezuela is also a country that admires beautiful women and is also the largest manufacturer of Miss Universe and Miss World. Both the 2008 and 2009 Miss Universe winners were from Venezuela (Dayana Mendoza in 2008 and Stefan Fernandez in 2009). Because 60% of Venezuela's people are Hispanics and Indians. In early September every year, the annual Miss Venezuela selection is the most important thing in the country. At that time, the streets were empty, cars were not running, and there were no taxis. Everyone sat in front of the TV and watched the TV station broadcast the beautiful women's optional movements.

Venezuela's urban architectural planning is Spanish-style. Most of the city's new districts are high-rise buildings, with luxurious houses and slums. There are many styles of rural houses, some are beautiful two-story buildings, some are bungalows built of bricks and mortar, and some are thatched houses. Venezuelans usually dress more casually. On formal occasions, both men and women wear suits and leather shoes. Indians have many styles of clothing, and they rarely wear suits.

Residents 'etiquette is similar to that of other European and American countries. When friends meet, they shake hands and greet each other. Close friends hug and kiss on the cheek when meeting. The same goes for parting. Venezuelans attach great importance to addressing when meeting, and believe that proper addressing to express respect for others is a basic etiquette requirement. The general titles are Mr., Mrs., and Miss.

In diplomatic settings, any woman in Venezuela can be called a "lady". Venezuelans value their titles more, and generally add administrative positions or academic titles before the title. When invited to a Venezuelan home, it is best to send some gifts to the hostess in advance and send a thank-you letter afterwards. When it comes to gifts given to each other when friends meet, men like friends to give them a good pen or other office supplies. For women, giving them a bouquet of orchids is the best gift, because orchids are Venezuela's national flower and symbolize simple and warm friendship. Venezuela's customs are Western, and taboos are the same as or similar to those in Latin American countries such as Mexico.

Food prices in Venezuela are quite cheap. In addition to local specialties, food from all over the world can also be found, especially Spanish and Italian cuisine, which has the best reputation. Arabic and China food can be eaten in large cities. Gourmets should go to Caracas to enjoy fine cuisine, while budget and less demanding travelers can find restaurants that serve menudeldia, which has a main course and a soup. There are many coffee shops in Venezuela. If you like half coffee and half milk, please order cafemarron; if you like more milk, order cafeconleche.

For the first time when you interact with Venezuelans, it is best to first observe whether the other person is of European descent or indigenous Indian, and then deal with them according to their different customs and habits. Venezuelans like to stay close to each other when talking to each other. Some people can almost touch each other's nose face to face. When talking, they may pinch each other's shoulders and touch each other's neckline. Acquainties often hold each other's hands and speak. Foreign guests need not be surprised by this, because this is a habit of local residents to express closeness.

Venezuelans pay great attention to dressing neatly for social occasions. On formal occasions, even if the weather is hot, men and women must wear suits, ties and leather shoes. Men's suit is preferably a three-piece suit. The color is dark. Wear a white shirt inside, the hem of the shirt should be tucked into the pants, and the cufflinks and collar buttons should be fastened. Women's suits can be chosen according to their own conditions, and should fit them well. They can be paired with various shirts or underwear, with or without a tie, but overpants or overskirts should be coordinated with the color of the shirt.

Venezuelans generally only invite close friends to their homes. When invited to a Venezuelan home, it is best to send some flowers or candies to the host or hostess in advance, or take them with you, and send a letter of thanks afterwards. Venezuelans mainly treat Western food, but draw on traditional local cooking methods and condiments. The main foods for guests include rice, corn pancakes, beans, beef, pork, fish, shrimp, seafood, poultry meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits, etc. Drinks include coffee; tea, milk, Coca-Cola, beer, liquor and various fruit wines. Venezuelans have the habit of toasting each other when treating guests to dinner. According to local custom, guests can toast after the host has toasted.