Panamanian customs and etiquette

The Republic of Panama, Panama for short. Located on the waist of the long and narrow isthmus of Panama between North and South America, it is the throat connecting North and South America. It is called the "Bridge of the World" and the "Heart of the Universe". The area is 77,000 square kilometers. It is famous around the world because of the Panama Canal and is known as the "Bridge Country of the World."

The Panama Canal is one of the three major canals in the world and is located in Panama, the "slender waist" of Central America. It runs from Limon Bay in the Atlantic Ocean to Panama Bay in the Pacific Ocean, with a total length of 81.3 kilometers. It is a bridge connecting South and Central America, an important channel connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, and an important international shipping waterway. It generally takes four hours for a ship to pass through the canal.

Panama means "land of butterflies" in Hindu. In the early 16th century, after Columbus landed on the coast of Panama, he discovered that there were flocks of flying colorful butterflies everywhere. Therefore, the language of the local Indians was used and the place was named "Panama". Panama is also known as "a merchant ship without merchant ships","a fish-producing country" and "a bridge of the world".

Panamanian culture originates from Spanish culture. Spain is a common language, and Spanish is also used in daily life. It is mostly feasible to use simple English when shopping, and most menus in restaurants have English names attached.

The weather in Panama is hot and humid. When visiting government or large corporate organizations, you should wear a conservative summer suit. Other times, just wear a light-colored shirt and tie. Before the meeting, most contracts need to be signed first. It is advisable to use a business card printed in English and Spanish. It can be printed locally and picked up in two days. The Panama Canal is the economic lifeblood of the country, and many large foreign companies have branches in Panama. Local business tycoon has close ties to politics. It is difficult to find good distributors or business representatives locally. Most Panamanian businessmen speak English. Local businessmen usually go home at noon for lunch and take a nap.

Panamanians 'business habits are that even if there is a reservation, they may not always make appointments on time. It's not uncommon for locals to be 30 minutes to an hour late. The local habit of making phone calls is to ask first,"Who are you?" It's just a habit. The local public phone calls the number first, and after the other party answers, puts in a copper coin to start the call. Panamanian currency unit is comparable to Balboa., Equivalent to US dollars, both are common in the market. English is enough in the business world.

During the negotiations, many praised Panama's achievements in industrialization. The "Gran Free Zone" has many packaging, assembly or packaging factories set up by foreign companies.

Points to note for entry and exit: Customs checks are very strict when entering the country, especially for food. Income tax is levied when staying in the local area for more than one month. Business travelers should note that visas are valid for 90 days. Customs duty-free 500 cigarettes, or 1 pound of tobacco. 3 bottles of wine. There is no limit to entry into the country in foreign and domestic currency. Apply first and you can carry out the entire amount when leaving the country.

As a means of transportation, there is no problem taking a taxi. Since you don't use a meter, you have to confirm the required fare before taking the bus. There is a taxi in front of the store, so you have to confirm the fare you need before riding. The taxi in front of the store has a higher fare. Taxi tip is 10%. 25Cents per piece of luggage, and a tip of 10-15% is paid to hostels, restaurants, etc. In terms of food and drinking water, there is no problem with raw water in hotels and restaurants in Banalema.

Panamanians have a strong concept of men being superior to women. Friends like to hug when they meet. Just shake hands in the past business. Guests to Panamanian homes in the mainland can give food or saplings as gifts. Avoid talking about French politics and the past Yunhe District.