PROPLAN VISION TRAVEL

• Do greet with a handshake and a smile

• Do know that Bahamians are hospitable people but may appear a bit reserve as they like to build friendship first

• Do know that Bahamians often touch while talking and acknowledge others by surname

• Do dress formal for the workplace or it depends on the industry

• Do know that Bahamians are hierarchical in nature, meetings are for communicating decisions already made

• Do know that they are humorous, good at making fun of themselves and teasing others in harmless good nature

• Do know that Bahamians take religion seriously and often quote verses

• Do open gifts when received  

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• Don't avoid eye contact when speaking. It is considered as suspicious behaviour

• Don't move quickly to first name until invited to, they tend to use surnames

• Don't be rushed with time.Bahamians value relationships more than strict time

• Don't arrive late when invited to dinner but a little late for parties is accepted

• Don't apply pressure tactics or hard sell as Bahamians tend to be direct and say what they mean.

• Don't sit and eat until the hosts invites you to and starts eating first

• Don't leave food on plate to appear wasteful, leave a little if necessary

• Don't write on someone's business cards in front of them, its considered rude