Kissing on the cheek and hugging, this is common in most latin american countries as well as europe. People will great you with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Also you need to look neat, not overly done up but neat, clean and presentable. Men actually hold doors for you and expect that you walk before them they will be slightly to your side. They great Buenos dias in the morning, buenos tardes after lunch and buenos noches at dinner time. When you meet someone say "Con mucho gusto" aka with much pleasure.
They love to talk about family. Also bring a few gifts for people that are important you'll meet. Remember that time frames aren't as important to them as it is to us, there is no real hurry to do anything.
When shopping in the markets you are expected to bargain, I used the 10% down rule at first to get used to it.
I dunno just be the best you can be, smile and laugh, that goes a long way! also check out this great travel guide from GuatAdopt
http://www.guatadopt.com/ResourceCen...ide2005-V2.pdf
Rachel
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Mom to 2 birth girls ages 8 & 5
Manuel turned 5 Dec. 24, 2006!
In PGN 7/12
8/4 minor previo
8/10 previo resolved
OUT of PGN 11/7
Submitted for Pink 11/21
Pink 11/30
Visa appt. 12/8
Home 12/12
Everyone is the age of their heart.
Guatemalan Proverb