Tico Culture - No Usa "Tú"

I've decided to add some posts that revolve around the culture here in Costa Rica. There are many things I've learned upon coming to Costa Rica a second time that I never learned the last time I was here. I've been lucky enough to be surrounded by teachers and teaching assistants who are native Ticos (a Tico or Tica is a Costa Rican - it's what they call themselves), who have been teaching all of us valuable information about this amazing country.

I think one of the first things I learned this time around was the use of the form tú. It means you, in a singular tense. It is more familiar and informal, so you could use it when talking with close friends or family. But this tense is not used in Costa Rica. They always use 'usted' instead of 'tú.' It is never used here - so next time you come to Costa Rica, use 'usted' no matter who you are talking to!