Ecuadorian etiquette and customs

In the Republic of Ecuador's 283,561 square kilometers, the World Customs Network still has many unique features. It has a population of 10.851 million, including 4 million Indians, making it one of the countries with the largest number of Indians in the world. The official language of Ecuador is Spanish, and the Indians speak Quecu. Ecuador's national flower is white orchid.

Dress etiquette

Both men and women like tattoos. Women wear a dress called Tunan, which is colorful. Men from the Kofang tribe wear sleeveless gowns, and women wear skirts or smocks with sleeves. They like to wear earrings made of feathers and flowers.

manners

Locals like to be close to each other when talking, and put their mouths close to each other's ear when talking. But when they walked on the street, neither men nor women could hold hands.

Meeting etiquette

When Ecuadorians meet guests, they shake hands as a courtesy. When relatives and friends meet, women kiss each other on the face and men hug each other. Local people attach great importance to the title of enemies.

Dining etiquette

The eating habits of Ecuador's central plateau and western coastal areas are significantly different. Potatoes are the staple food in the plateau area. People's favorite food is thick cheese potato soup, sometimes served with avocado slices, and they also like to fry potatoes.

Wedding and funeral etiquette

The Indians of Ecuador still retain some traditional marriage customs. When young men and women courted, the young man threw small stones at the girl. The higher the opponent's body, the more love it implies. Their weddings are mostly held at dusk. Ecuador celebrates the Day of the Dead on the first two days of November every year, which is similar to the Qingming Festival in China.

business etiquette

The best months to do business in Ecuador are January to June and October to December every year. To large companies, you must make advance reservations and arrive on time, but local business people are sometimes late. You can hand in a business card in English or Spanish when meeting. They have the habit of giving gifts, and especially like handicrafts with traditional China characteristics.

Travel etiquette

During your travels, if you are invited to a local person's home, you can praise the new furnishings in the host's house. When bidding farewell, each guest should hint sincere thanks to the host and hostess. There is no need to tip when taking a taxi locally.

Main taboos

96.4% of Ecuadorians are Catholic and 1.9% are Protestant. They avoid 13th and Fridays.