Republic
of Panama
Republic
of Panama
The
Way of Communicating
They
use a lot of non-verbal communication. For example, if they donft know, they
just shake their shoulder. While they are eating and their month is full of
food, if somebody asks a question, they say gwaith for the answer, and wave
to say good-bye. They greet each other with a kiss for girls if they know each
other very well but men just shake hands without kissing.
Our
Appearance and Style of Dress
Students
always wear uniforms to school. Businessmen wear long sleeve shirts and tie.
They donft wear suits because it is too hot. However, if they go to a big
conference or party they will wear suits. On weekends, they wear casual clothes.
What,
When and How They Eat
They
have 3 meals per day. Breakfast is at 7-8AM and it is very heavy meal (meat,
rice). Lunch is around 12-1PM and heavy too (corn, meat, rice). Dinner is around
6-8PM and often pretty heavy food. This is why is many people are over weight.
In business if you go to have lunch or dinner you have to wear uniform but they
donft care too much about wearing the uniform. They donft want to talk too
much about business during they ear.
Commitment
to Time Schedules
In
business if they have very important things to do or big contract, they will be
on time. If not they are always late so it depends on the situation. Especially
with friends, they are usually late.
How
Much Space We Like Around Us
In
business style, their personal space is around 3 feet.
How
We Like to Be Recognized and Reward
They
use social recognized and money for rewards. And if you go to Panama, you can
pay money for your business successful.
Our
Sense of Self and Place in Society
People
in panama want to show off and just want to live a comfortable life. They are
always hanging around with their friends and going to parties.
How
We Learn and What We Study
Panamafs
people learn mostly from their experience rather than formal schooling.
Our
Relationship with Nature and The Supernatural
They
donft care anything about nature or spiritual issues.