FAQs

Question

How can I be respectful?

Answer

Do: Always say buenos días, buenas tardes, or buenas noches when passing people walking (especially if alone or passing by older people) and always when entering a restaurant or store. Do: Always say gracias out loud to all workers when leaving a restaurant or store. Do: Always say provecho when passing someone who is eating and gracias if someone says provecho to you The point is to say these things in general but it never hurts to work on your Spanish vowels- it is the easiest and fastest way to improve your accent. Don’t: be overly loud or obnoxious, especially at night. Arandas is small and it’s important not to attract unwanted attention. It’s ok to stand out in looks you will be fine but what you don’t want is to stand out in behavior so it’s important to always be respectful. Don’t: dress inappropriately if entering places of religious worship. Have knees and especially shoulders covered.