How to be polite in Barbados?

Good Manners When introducing or referring to a Bajan, unless a close acquaintance or family, you should always use a title and surname. Using first names, especially if you have don't have a personal connection to the person in question, could be considered as too casual and quite impolite.



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Good Manners You should be aware that hugging and kissing is generally reserved for friends and family only. When introducing or referring to a Bajan, unless a close acquaintance or family, you should always use a title and surname.

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Barbados as a whole is a safe destination to explore during a beach vacation getaway. The Bajan people are commonly described as warm, friendly, and polite. In fact, you're likely to hear greetings and salutations every time you enter and exit a store or meet someone new. It's considered polite to return the greeting.

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Tipping anywhere between 10%-17.5% is the norm on the island, particularly for restaurants. Several restaurants I know of have chosen not to include a service charge as it's taxable by government, whereas a gratuity is not.

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Most visits are trouble-free, but there have been incidents of violent crime including armed robbery, sexual assaults and gang-related shootings. There has been an increase in gang-related murders involving guns. Some incidents have taken place in populated and public areas. Remain vigilant.

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Bring light clothes suitable for the tropics - loose tops, shorts & dresses for the ladies, shorts and polos for the guys. Cotton dresses and light jackets for formal wear. Some restaurants do have a dress code plus it's nice to dress up sometimes even when on holiday!

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The U.S. State Department has rated Barbados at Level 1, indicating tourists should “exercise normal precautions.” The crime rate in Barbados is lower than in the U.S. Solo travelers, including women, should feel secure but are advised to exercise general precautions, especially at night.

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Tipping Guidelines Additional tipping is at your discretion and should reflect the quality of service you received. The standard tipping is approximately 10%. Always agree on the fare with the taxi driver before starting the trip. Tip bellhops $1 (USD) per bag and housekeeping $2 (USD) per room per day.

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White Barbadians or European Barbadians are Barbadian citizens or residents of European descent.

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Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.

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