Informal behaviour

When we went to a restaurant the other day it was the first time I experienced the a waiter actually clipping his fingernails while taking the order. A prime example of venezuelan "informal" behaviour, however admittedly of a rather less inspiring kind. Still, the lack of professionalism is also what makes the people charming and open. People never hesitate to get personal, to share their views. They are easy to talk to, on buses, beaches, in shops. In a way it also makes you feel more secure, they would help you if something happened. Sometimes the informalism is rather disturbing. Like when I in the hospital in November saw a male and a female nurse kissing and cuddling each other in the corridor. Or the police officer that approached Jonas in full uniform, asking if he wanted to change dollars (on the black market). Coming back to the waiter at the restaurant, it could have been worse.
He could have been clipping his toenails.