Don’t slam your taxi/Uber door, close it very gently.
--Jenny
80
Non-verbal communication can also be very revealing for Ecuadorians, so do not be surprised when someone that you meet for first time greet you and kiss your check.
--Mercedes from (Quito Cultural Heritage Site)
40
Never give the time on the street when someone asks you.
--Saul
10
Don’t overuse our bad words to sound local, we will get annoyed quickly!
--Saul
10
Don’t arrive exactly on time to a casual gathering, there is something called "Ecuadorian Time" which means, 30 minutes or more arrival.
--Saul
10
It is common to use buses to travel between bigger cities, but you should keep in mind to avoid traveling during the night for your personal safety.
--Mercedes from (Quito Cultural Heritage Site)
21
Don’t place your backpack behind you in crowded buses, always in front of you. (Avoid getting robbed)
--Saul
10
When we go to the shopping, don't paid immediately. It is common to ask price some shops before buying or negotiate the price to avoid overcharged, you try said: "tan caro! Rebaje"
--Mercedes from (Quito Cultural Heritage Site)
10
In Guayaquil in Ecuador, there is a scam called the ring trick. Someone tells you they found a gold ring and asks you to help sell it and share the money. Then they ask you for some cash as a guarantee. The ring is always fake, so just walk away and do not give anything.
--Saul
00
Don’t ignore tone when saying “ya pues”, It means stop in a harsh way if not said by a friend or close person.
--Saul
00
Always greet someone before speaking or texting. Buenos Dias (good morning) After 12pm, Buenos Tardes (good afternoon) After 6pm Buenos Noches
--Goldingirl01
120
Greet the neighbours you encounter often and get along well with "buenos días/tardes/noches vecino(a)" Especially if you live in a rural area, locals will greet each other adding the term "vecinito(a)" -which translates roughly to "kind neighbour"
--Guy
40
Always greet shopkeepers with ‘buenos días’ or ‘buenas tardes’.
--Jenny
30
In contrast to other less populous areas and popular tourist destinations to move in camionetas (trucks), busetas (minibus) and lanchas a motor; public local transportation or electric-motrcycle is frequently used in the capital and biggest cities.
--Mercedes from (Quito Cultural Heritage Site)
20
In the country coast region cook traditional meal with seafood, green banana, corn, peanut and coconut. Andean region use beans, potatoes, meat, cereals, eggs, beer and chocolate. Amazon region use with cassava, river's fish and local herbs. Galápagos Island use seafood.
--Any
20
Greet women with an “air kiss” on the cheek (female-female interaction & male-female interaction) and men will shake hands, younger men/good friends will “bro hug”.
--Ken
10
In Ecuador, when we are shopping our grocery in the local market or to buy meal in the local food business. We used to paying it and request for a good service. We said these everyday slang: "bien puesto madrina / veci" or " por favor con yapa veci, para ser su cliente"
--Mercedes from (Quito Cultural Heritage Site)
10
Always carry small change and cash in general, you'll never know when you will need it.
--Saul
10
Do check if the bolón is made with “maduro or verde”, the flavor between plantains is crazy.
--Saul
00
Do carry a copy of your ID or Passport, you will never know when its needed
--Saul
