PROPLAN VISION TRAVEL

• Do greet with a handshake and smile formally or a hand raised 'Hi'. Men also greet with a pat on the shoulder. ​

• Do address people with their honorific title(Mr.Mrs.Miss) and their surname.

• Do greet with appropriate salutation, good morning/afternoon/evening.

• Do observe formal or informal table manners for the occaison.

• Do wait to be seated when invited to dinner.

• Do use utensils always to eat.

• Do try all food kind as it demonstrates graciousness.

• Do use third-party introductions to speed up business relations and success 

• Do be aware that status is respected in Jamaica and people often refer to one in authority as boss/bossman.

• Do be direct in communication. Jamaicans are not afraid to say what they think.

• Do be tactful and sensitive however, Jamaicans do n;t like overt aggression. 

• Do be aware that Jamaicans value logic and linear thinking

• Do be aware that Jamaicans stand close when conversing.

• Do expect to spend much time discussing details before a contract is drawn up.

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• Do not begin eating at a dinner until the hosts invites you to.

• Do not leave much food on your plate, it's considered impolite

• Do not appear overly friendly at an initial greeting.

• Do not be alarmed if Jamaicans appear reserved upon initial greeting, they are outwardly friendly after knowing you.

• Do not aim to be late, although punctuality is not always achieved.

• Do not impress with much details, brevity is appreiated.

• Do not give your best offer at business negotiations. It is a custom to bargain and negotiate