How do you say you're welcome in Peru?

Answer 1

In Peru, it is thought polite to greet all people that you come into contact with, including shop assistants and bar staff, however long or short your acquaintance might be. Learning some simple Spanish phrases will enable you to do this, as it is considered good manners to greet someone with a salutation such as "buenos dias" (good day). Smiling is also important in making a good first impression. Don't be surprised if you are addressed as "gringo/gringa" (meaning foreigner) or "mister" - these are not derogatory terms in Peru and shouldn't be taken as such. Peruvians tend to be formal and conservative, and this is especially so around the Andes region. The indigenous Amerindians are particularly reserved in their demeanour, and can often come across as shy or aloof. Eye contact with visitors to the community will often be minimal. It is therefore bad etiquette to stare or make continual eye contact. You should respect the modesty and reserved nature of many Amerindian communities, so adhering to similar behaviour and modest dress codes would be seen as a sign of respect. Outlandish, forthright and boisterous conduct within such groups would be considered quite offensive and completely out of place.

Handshaking between men and women is the most common form of meeting and greeting in Peru. Women may give and receive a kiss on the right cheek, however this is a slightly less formal sort of greeting and should only be initiated by your Peruvian counterpart. During introductions you should expect to be asked seemingly personal questions regarding your relationship status, marriage and family. You might even be asked about your job and subsequent financial status. Although these questions might be construed as invasive and even nosey, you should understand that in Peru it is considered polite to show an interest in such matters. However, try to answer such personal questions with a degree of modesty, as boastful and ostentatious behaviour - particularly where financial status is concerned - is frowned upon and considered quite vulgar.

Answer 2

Peruvian people are traditional in terms of greetings. It will be more appropriate to use "usted" instead of "tú" when you are approaching the elderly. For younger generations "tú" is acceptable.

If you don't know the name of the person, and if he/she is of young age you can use "joven" for him or "señorita" followed by his/her first or middle name. If the person is an elder, then you can use "señor" for him or "señora" for her.

However, if there is some closeness or affinity, the informal way is appropriate. In that case greet him/her by his/her first name.

A simple "hola" (hi) can work wonders too. For a more formal greeting, you can use:

- Gusto de conocerla(o)

- Como esta usted

- Es un placer conocerla(o)

- Como le VA

Answer 3

in Peru they speak mostly spanish so therefore you would say Hola!

Answer 4

saying hello.....

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Answer 5

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