Latin America is amazing, its culture is extremely diverse and their people are kind and lively. But being basically a culture of its own, foreigners can usually find some discrepancies from their own countries. Many things in Latin America are done completely different from other countries, people behave differently, and services don't work like they do in countries like the United States or Canada. We found some of the things foreigners find most interesting about Latin American culture, and we'll share them here with you!
1. In most Latin countries, toilet paper is thrown in a trash can
In some places, their plumbing is not built to handle paper being thrown on toilets, and doing it can result in severely clogging it. Most places will have signs on the stalls' doors to remind you to use the trashcan, but sometimes, since it's not a common practice, people inevitably throw their paper in the toilet.
2. In some countries, it's cheaper to buy liquids in bags
Things like milk, or sometimes water, can be cheaper when sold in bottles. Even some street vendors or small grocery shops sell soft drinks or natural juices in small bags.
3. In some Latin American countries, getting around can be tricky
Addresses don't work like they do in the US, in Latin America, landmarks or well-known locations are used as a reference to get somewhere. Also, some of them don't use blocks for a measure, but often use meters to tell how far you have to go.
4. Students wear uniforms up until high school
Some schools, whether they're private or public, require their students to wear uniforms. From elementary, up until high school, students are supposed to wear a school uniform.
5. Dish soap is not liquid, it's a paste
Liquid dish soap can be a little expensive in some countries, but paste soap is way cheaper and usually lasts longer.
6. If you're meeting someone new, don't be weirded out when they kiss you on the cheek
In most countries, people greet by kissing each other on the cheek. It's used more often when you're friends with someone, but sometimes someone you just met might greet you like that. This also works when you're saying goodbye to someone.
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