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Take a bus to get arround the island. They operate on a flexible schedule, maybe half an hour early or one hour late.
The buses are all different with unique decorations. They might be crowded and don't be surprised if you will have to let a kid sit on your lap. Sometimes transporting building materials, fresh produce or other items hard to carry.
The driver might stop at the shop to let people go to the shop, or at someones house for a short visit.
Updated Dec 30, 2003
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Here are some common phrases used: Talofa/Malo - hello, Fia Ai: I'm hungry, Fa: Good bye, Fa'afetai lava - Thank you, Soia - stop.
Cultural awareness: When travelling in Apia it's best to wear decent light clothing as it can get quite humid.
In some villages you are required to wear a lavalava/sarong especially for females.
Swimwear is best worn at beaches only.
Updated Apr 29, 2003
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In and around town, people are basically less traditional, so here its all okay(unless you plan on walking around naked, haha Please dont!)
Around the villages, you may want to wear a lavalava (traditional Samoan wrap around) very cheap around $ST10 and try not to wear skimpy clothing ladies, mean wear at least a singlet
SUNDAY - Being a very religous country, Sunday basically everything all shops are closed during day, a few may open in the early evening though as it is the traditional day of rest (Sabbath). Try not to run through town or villages screaming and having a party because there is no one else around.
Written Sep 24, 2002
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People will often smile and say hello, be polite say hello back. ( Talofa - Hello)
Written Aug 26, 2011
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People will often smile and say hello, be polite say hello back. ( Talofa - Hello)
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