In Costa Rica, and in all Latino Cultures it is most common to great one another with a kiss! This is very different from American Culture. Because I have many Latino friends I knew this and have been accustomed to this for some time. Now, this is usually for people that you know or someone you have just met. It is the polite thing to do, when you meet or are introduced to someone, to say "mucho gusto" and offer a kiss. For other friends and family, you offer a kiss too and a hug if you want. However, the kiss is most common! And with this family particularly, you pretty much greeted with a kiss whenever you encountered them! I had rode the bus with some in the morning, and an hour later we ran into one another again. Yep! You guessed it! Besitos! (kisses) Muchos besitos!
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