Etiquette in Latin America

Etiquette in Latin America varies by country and by region within a given country.

There are several definitions of Latin America, but all of them define a huge expanse of geography with an incalculable amount of different customs.

However, some generalizations can be made: The following points of etiquette apply most specifically to a certain region: [17] It is especially disrespectful for children to whistle, point,[14] suck their teeth,[18] stare,[19] or to roll their eyes at adults.

[citation needed] Children should also avoid sitting with their legs crossed and acting like an adult.

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