- Most hotels and casinos require jackets for men
in the evening, especially in Nassau and Freeport/Lucaya.
- Beach clothing is inappropriate on the streets.
Away from the beach or pool area you are expected
to cover your bathing suit with shorts or a long shirt.
In the more laid-back remote areas, the dress code
is more flexible.
- Bahamians greet people with a proper British “good
morning, good afternoon, or good evening”.
- When approaching an islander to ask directions
or information, preface your request with a greeting
such as, “how are you?” smile, and don’t rush into
conversation.
- Humor is a wonderful way to relate to the islanders,
but don’t force it.
- Don’t try to talk their dialect unless you are
adept at it. (This takes long exposure to the culture).
-
Business in the Bahamas is conducted
very much like it is in the United States.
-
Meetings are usually held in office
conference rooms, and occasionally at a local restaurant
for lunch.
- The Bahamian refresher of choice is coconut water
blended with sweet milk and gin.
- Most restaurants require jackets for the men in
the evening, beach clothing is not acceptable.
- If you’re out for a business lunch, the person
who does the inviting pays or everyone pays their
own tab.
- Tip according to quality of service, usually 15%,
many restaurants include gratuity on the bill
Sources
A summary of this information can be
found at Bahama Host.
For more information go to:
http://workabroad.monster.com
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