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  2. Culture of Guatemala - Wikipedia

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    The culture of Guatemala reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences and continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in the rural highlands, and the urbanized and relatively wealthy mestizos population (known in Guatemala as ladinos) who occupy the cities and surrounding agricultural plains.

  3. Etiquette in Latin America - Wikipedia

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    Although tied more closely to France than to Spain or Portugal, the etiquette regarding Haiti is similar to other Latin American countries. [8]Haitians take proper behavior seriously and this includes good manners, clean appearances at all times, a moderate tone in one's speech, and avoidance of any profanity or public "scenes", as these are all important indicators of one's social class.

  4. Category:Culture of Guatemala - Wikipedia

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    Anarâškielâ; العربية; Aragonés; Asturianu; Azərbaycanca; تۆرکجه; বাংলা; Башҡортса; Беларуская; Български

  5. Culture of Latin America - Wikipedia

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    The fountain of "Nuestra Señora de la Merced", Antigua Guatemala. The culture of Guatemala reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences and continues to be defined as a contrast between poor Mayan villagers in the rural highlands, and the urbanized and wealthy mestizos population who occupy the cities and surrounding agricultural plains.

  6. Gender relations in Guatemala - Wikipedia

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    In Guatemala, machismo culture is a social construct that shapes the attitudes and values of many Ladino and Maya peoples. [8] This mentality affects partner relationships and sibling relationships as Guatemalan men and women are expected to carry out gender-specific responsibilities. [ 4 ]

  7. Culture of South America - Wikipedia

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    The culture of South America draws on diverse cultural traditions. These include the native cultures of the peoples that inhabited the continents prior to the arrival of the Europeans; European cultures, brought mainly by the Spanish, the Portuguese and the French; African cultures, whose presence derives from a long history of New World slavery; and the United States, particularly via mass ...

  8. Mores - Wikipedia

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    Mores (/ ˈ m ɔːr eɪ z /, sometimes / ˈ m ɔːr iː z /; [1] from Latin mōrēs [ˈmoːreːs], plural form of singular mōs, meaning "manner, custom, usage, or habit") are social norms that are widely observed within a particular society or culture. [2] Mores determine what is considered morally acceptable or unacceptable within any given ...

  9. Tzʼutujil people - Wikipedia

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    Traditional customs come from Nawals, which are spirits known as “Ancient Ones”. [4] The “Ancient Ones” are believed to be ancient Tz’utujil people who gained divine status. [ 4 ] Their guardian spirit was Old Mam, the trickster deity, who taught them the customs that now belong to the Tz’utujil. [ 4 ]