The time is 1:00 pm and the streets are practically empty. Why? Two reasons. Number one: Have you checked the temperature?!?! It’s hot out! Number two: it’s siesta time. Most people are enjoying their lunch or a little nap before going back to work again at 2 o’clock. This is just one of the social conventions typical to El Salvador, and other Central and South American countries.
When you meet someone for the first time, hand shaking is an acceptabl
e greeting. After a relationship has been established, both men and women greet with a kiss on the cheek. When addressing people, do so with respect, using their proper title, and only use their first name if invited to do so.
When traveling through El Salvador, use discretion when it comes to photography. And also, never ever point at anyone using your finger or your foot. It is highly disrespectful. Follow these simple guidelines, and you’ll be one step ahead of all those other gringos wandering around San Salvador.
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