1. Chileans like jocking, but their humor is kind of special and may seem insulting. For example, in Chile it is normal to make fun of shortcomings of others, so you should not take offense at this kind of jokes. In turn, it is better to avoid joking if you don't know your interlocutors well. Due to the peculiarities of their mentality, Chileans may perceive harmless jokes as ridiculing.
2. In a conversation, one should try to avoid topics such as Chilean politics, human rights and religion, as these are sore subjects for local residents. They believe that the domestic affairs of their country should not concern foreigners, although they are willing to discuss the same topics when it comes to other countries. If the interlocutor himself mentions these topics, one should take a neutral position.
3. Do not move away from the interlocutor, even if it seems that he or she is too close. Turning eyes away may be regarded as rudeness, secrecy, suspiciousness or unwillingness to communicate.
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5. Politeness requires smokers lighting up a cigarette to offer one to each friend - except for minors, of course.
6. Chilean men often stare at women. Here it looks like an innocuous compliment, so you shouldn't focus on this, be frightened or insulted.
8. In Chile, some gestures normal for a European or an American may be perceived as vulgar and rude. Therefore, you should try to avoid active gesticulation during a conversation.
9. An invited guest must send a flower bouquet back in advance. But it is important to avoid black and purple flowers - these are the colors of mourning, while yellow flowers symbolize disrespect. A bottle of good wine or chocolate can also be presented as gifts.
10. Gifts should be unpacked immediately upon receipt, sincere thanking is expected in return.
11. A guest should thank inviter for dinner.
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13. You cannot address a person by first name if this was not offered. Senior and unfamiliar people should be addressed by surname with the use of titles "Seignior" and "Signora".