When friends meet in Panama, they say "good morning", "good afternoon", "good night", "hello" and "nice to meet you" according to the meeting time. At the same time, male friends should shake hands, and female friends or friends of the opposite sex should hug and kiss their cheeks in addition to shaking hands.
Panamanians have the same name composition as residents of Latin American countries such as Spain and Mexico, and the order is: first name, father's surname and mother's surname. The most commonly used addresses in society are Mr. and Ms. Adult men are called Mr, married adult women are called Ms or Mrs, and unmarried women are called Miss.
The taboos of Panamanian residents are basically the same as those of other Latin American countries. Women don't like being asked about their age, and people hate asking about men's and women's private lives and wages. Panamanians think that "13" is the most unlucky day every month.
The main food of Panamanian residents is rice, followed by corn, beans, clivia and bananas. Guaqiao is the most famous national dish in Panama, which is made of rice, beans and meat. People also like to eat tortillas made of corn flour and meat, bacon rice and so on. The drinks that Panamanian residents often drink are Coca Cola, Pepsi Cola and coffee.
In Panama, urban residents usually wear suits and ties on formal occasions. Most rich people have a kind of clothes called "Poliela", which is a tulle top made of high-quality white linen or fine cloth. This coat is decorated with inlays or embroidered with vivid animal and plant patterns. Hand-woven lace is sewn at the crepe edge of the coat, and there is a bright wool at the neckline with knots at the front and back. The most typical dress of rural residents is "Lower Mycelia". Farmers like to wear straw hats and sandals. The clothes that rural women often wear are printed clothes. Indian clothing has its own national characteristics.
Marriage customs in Panama basically follow the Catholic tradition, and national laws stipulate monogamy. Most Indian marriages and weddings are also arranged according to Catholic customs, but some Indians still keep their traditional customs.
Panama's political ceremonies are western, while its religious ceremonies are entirely Catholic, but some Indians still retain their own national ceremonies. When some tribes hold festivals and participate in war ceremonies, leaders have to dress up and decorate themselves with many feathers, while others decorate themselves with the claws of wild animals.
Panamanian residents like dancing at ordinary times and during festivals. "Encouragement" is a primitive national dance, which has always been loved by people. It is very popular in carnivals and large-scale celebrations around the world. In addition, Panamanians often hold cockfighting, bullfighting and horse racing competitions. They also like modern sports, such as football, baseball, rugby, basketball and volleyball.