Titles & Address Etiquette in Chile

Use formal titles and surnames at first, especially with older people, professionals, and in business, so address someone as Señor, Señora, or by their professional title until invited to use first names. Chileans are generally warm and informal once rapport is built, but skipping the courtesy title too early can feel abrupt, and in some settings people may also use Don or Doña before a first name as a respectful form of address.