Customs of Chile

Customs of Chile

kiss on the cheek greeting
  • Onces- The ritual meal appreciated by Chileans, it can be compared to brunch
  • The way to greet someone can vary greatly between countries, in some for example a kiss on each cheek will be expected. In Chile it is the norm for only one kiss on the cheek
  • It can be rather difficult to find vegetarian food as they are big fans of their meats though if fish is something that can be substituted then you'll be fine
  • Chile has a relatively youthful country in regards to its population with almost half being under the age of 25 you can imagine that the streets will be regularly filled with a party vibe and energy.
  • There have been some dramatic changes over the years in the education system, for example the literacy level has dramatically increased and at present students get a much higher quality of education. This will have been partially due to former president Eduardo Frei Montalva who had set longer school hours to promote the benefits of education to the youth.