Wow! You now know so much about Peru! Your friend Jordan, however, knows nothing about it. In a few months, his family is going on a tour of Spanish-speaking countries, including Peru and other South American countries. He has asked you to help him learn more about those places before his trip. His first trip is to Peru. Write Jordan a three-paragraph letter in English, and compare Peruvian culture and American culture, especially in terms of foods, sports, transportation, population, and demographics. How is your culture similar to Peruvian culture? How is it different? Use a lot of details to help Jordan prepare for the trip, and have fun! You can use the CultureGram link to get ideas and information. (5 points per paragraph)

The correct answer to this open question is the following.

Here is the letter.

Hi Jordan,

Hope you are doing fine and getting ready for your vacation in Peru.

It is good to know that people from Peru are so different than American people. First, the family. They are so family-oriented and so close. Here in the United States, we are not so close with our parents. We visited them once in a while and call them by telephone. But in Perú, young adults still live in their parents' home. They hang out with each other, they go to restaurants on weekends and spend so much time together.

Another important aspect is the food. They love spicy food and experiment with different flavors. It is not like in the States. A burger, a sandwich, and a couple of ways to cook your steak. No, in Peru there are hundreds of ways to cook a steak, they have different sausages, they add a different style of vegetables and more. Get your Pepto, just in case.

And finally, transportation. Nobody has a car in Peru. Here in the states, everybody drives a car and that is why there are so many highways. Not in Peru. People in Peru use public transportation day and night. And it is not modern and comfortable public transportation. It's old fashion transportation in old buses. Be aware of that.

Otherwise, you're gonna love the culture of Peru.

Regards,