Women friends will embrace lightly, and make a kissing-like motion to one cheek. Women should avoid wearing clothing that is revealing. When dining the host usually sits at one end of the table with the guest of honor at the other end. Because of the long North American presence in Panama, most American gestures will be known and understood. Paraguay Handshaking is not only the common greeting but done, as in many Latin countries, on both arriving and departing.
Men shake hands with other men and also with women.
The 'O.K.' gesture, with thumb and forefinger forming a circle is considered rude. Winking is usually only done for romantic or sexual connotations. Don't keep your hands in your lap while eating. Peru Both men and women shake hands when greeting and when arriving and departing. Men who are good friends will add or even substitute an abrazo or hug accompanied by some hearty patting on the back.