Un Dia Mas, Un Dia Menos. One more day, one less day. It is an expression you will hear in Costa Rica. As you say good morning to someone, their response is one more day, one less day, thank you God, or God willing.
Costa Ricans understand that their life is measured by one more day, one less day. For that reason, they cherish each day. Happiness is common throughout the day
The day starts at 6am.
Everyone wakes up every day before the sun comes up. By 6 am, you can hear the weed wackers start up, mowing some land. No one complains, knowing the morning hrs are the coolest. By the afternoon, it is sometimes too hot to work. Taking a 2 hr lunches, eat, and take a nap during the hot part of the day.
Costa Ricans are 97 percent catholics
Costa Ricans know their time is short in the world. 97 percent of Costa Ricans are Catholic and believe in the afterlife. Excepting their time to be short in the world, but they believe it is just a starting point for them.
A simple life
They are happy when they have food, a house to call HOME, and they are healthy. To Costa Ricans, that is called another saying, PURA VIDA.
Amor is often used, meaning love. Throughout the day, you will hear them say Amor.
PAPI is used for all males, young and old; it has a lot of meanings. It means old man, or young man, depending on how they use it.
It is their culture; after a while, you will embrace it
Buenos días,Papi, un día más un día menos. Sí amor Pura Vida
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