Business
5 questions
1. Why follow customs rules in El Salvador for imports?
Compliance avoids penalties and delays
2. Why classify goods correctly at Salvadoran customs?
Classification sets tariff rates
3. Why declare accurate value on customs forms?
Customs uses value to compute charges
4. Why use a licensed customs agent in El Salvador?
Agents handle procedures and compliance
5. Why comply with sanitary and phytosanitary checks?
Checks prevent unsafe goods entering market
Family
5 questions
1. Why do families in El Salvador value extended family?
Extended family gives social and practical help
2. Why are family meals important?
Meals create time for family connection
3. Why are godparent ties common?
Godparents provide guidance and support
4. Why is respect for elders common?
Respect is taught as a core family value
5. Why celebrate saint days and fiestas?
Festivals keep cultural and religious traditions
Food
5 questions
1. Why do people share pupusas at gatherings in El Salvador?
Sharing pupusas expresses welcome and community
2. Why are corn tortillas central in Salvadoran meals?
Corn is a long standing staple and base for dishes
3. Why is coffee served after meals sometimes?
Coffee often prolongs conversation and bonding
4. Why do families preserve recipes in El Salvador?
Recipes keep cultural identity across generations
5. Why are tamales common at celebrations?
Tamales are traditional foods made for gatherings
Greetings
5 questions
1. How do Salvadorans usually greet friends?
Handshakes and hugs are common among friends
2. What is a common greeting with strangers?
Handshakes show respect with new people
3. How do women often greet each other?
Women often exchange a single cheek kiss
4. What is common when meeting elders?
Formal titles show respect
5. How many cheek kisses are usual?
One kiss on the right cheek is usual
Religion
5 questions
1. Which event features large Catholic processions in El Salvador?
Holy Week includes public processions.
2. What is common at patron saint festivals?
Festivals often have parades and music.
3. Where do families often set small altars?
Homes may have altars for saints.
4. A common weekly practice for many is to attend what?
Many attend Sunday Mass.
5. What do people often bring to church as offerings?
Flowers are common offerings.
Weddings
5 questions
1. Which ceremony is common at El Salvador weddings
Many weddings include a Catholic service
2. What are arras in Salvadoran weddings
Arras are coins exchanged for good fortune
3. What is the lazo at a wedding
Lazo is a cord placed around the couple to symbolize unity
4. Which music is common at receptions
Live mariachi or banda often play at parties
5. Who are padrinos at the wedding
Padrinos sponsor and support the couple