What are the manners in Barbados?

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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Short pants, crop tops and skirts are pretty much the daily uniform to fight the heat. Modesty is not practised on the island, unless attending a religious ceremony. As you enter any rum shop or shop, you are kinda expected to greet everyone, not individually but with a friendly Good Morning, Good Evening or Goodnight.

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Barbadians are by nature open, thoughtful and generous. They love a party but will have time for anyone, they like people, no matter what ethnicity, race, and disposition. They make time for reserved and shy people and draw them out with disarming innocence and charm.

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Culture and customs in Barbados Generally, Barbadians are friendly and courteous people. In addition to popular holidays, Barbados also celebrates Crop Over in July and August. It's the island's biggest holiday with lots of food, street parades, and soca music.

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What is the national food of Barbados? The national food of Barbados is Cou Cou and Fried Flying Fish. Second in popularity is pudding and souse, but as with all other Bajan food, it all depends on your individual taste, and what you're looking for.

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In addition to gorgeous beaches, rich marine life, and breathtaking coastal scenery, Barbados is famed for the dramatic Harrison's Cave, a limestone cavern discovered in the 18th century, just outside the village of Holetown. You can travel through the cave system, which stretches a mile long, by electric tram.

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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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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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At this point you may be asking why Barbados is so expensive? One of the main reasons is because the majority of produce is imported from the US and even from the UK. If you do go down the self-catering route, we suggest grabbing your groceries at the Jordans supermarket chain, which is where the Bajans shop.

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It most certainly is! The only problem with planning a trip to Barbados is working around your budget. The island consistently ranks as one of the most expensive places in the Caribbean, stacked with luxury hotels that charge upwards of $1000 a night.

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Bonus: Ten interesting facts about Barbados
  • Barbados' name was once “Los Barbados” ...
  • The grapefruit originated in Barbados. ...
  • You can visit one of the 18 last remaining Concorde planes at the airport. ...
  • Cattlewash beach in St Andrew is known for its healing properties. ...
  • Holetown was the first settlement in Barbados.


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