The people believe that if God sees them in church on the first day of the year, he will be angry if they are absent any other times. Ticos believe white to be superior and treat minorities with disrespect. Men are superior and many women are abused by their husbands. Costa Rican food is not spicy hot, but rather tasty, centered around beans, chicken, beef, rice, and tropical fruits. Tamales are a main food made of a meat, rice, and raisin filling in cornmeal, steamed in banana leaves.
Coffee is the major beverage.
The people of Costa Rica are big spenders and like to squander their money on consumer gadgets. Ticos like to eat, drink, and dress well. The national dance is the Punto Guanacastera. It is performed with the accompaniment of guitar and a xylophone-like gourd marimba. Costa Ricans like to live life to its fullest.