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 | Tankyu Tumas! Be friendly to all :) |  | |
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 |  on November 29, 2005 |
Ni-Vanuatu people are very polite. They are forever thanking each other and greeting each other, even when they drive down the road the wave at each other and beep to say hello! i realised how rude Australians are and how we never really say thanks and please unless we feel we have to, so make an effort to be polite to them because they really are lovely and its considered rude if you don't. Tankyu Tumas means thanks very much and they're forever saying it... just adds to the wonderful local vibe of the people and the place! you'll be surprised how polite you are to everyone when you get back :) |
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 |  on January 24, 2008 |
The Ni Vanuatu people are a very conservative people and therefor one must be mindful of this went travelling to thier country. Brief clothing of any kind is to be avoided outside the confines of your motel presinct. Loose cotton clothing is a definate must in the warmer summer months. The land is custom owned and only leased to investors on a 75yr basis, there for it is unwise to venture off the beaten path without first asking a local or asking the first person you meet on the track, locals are hospitable and will often take you to thier village to experience life in Vanuatu. Females travelling alone need to be aware of personal safety and take precautions it is unwise to travel to isolated places alone. Taking fruit from trees growing on seemingly uncared for land is also frowned upon all land is custom owned and therefor belongs to someone. The rule is when in doubt ask! Common sence approach to not leaving personal items unattended as with anywhere in the world opportunistic theft is common. |
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| Ask Open-Ended Questions | | |
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 |  on July 20, 2007 |
The people of Vanuatu are very friendly, and the last thing they want to do is offend or upset you. However, sometimes this can hinder communication a bit. If you need help finding something or getting information, ask an open-ended question. For example, let's say that I wanted to find the Nambawan Markets, but I wasn't sure if I was going the right way. Instead of asking a "yes" or "no" question like, "Is this the way to the Nambawan Markets?" I would say, "How do I get to the Nambawan Markets?" If you ask a "yes" or "no" question, you will get a "yes" answer nine times out of ten, even if that's not the real answer. This is because the Vanuatu people are afraid to disagree with you because they feel that they might offend you. |
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| Dont tip | | |
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 on January 12, 2003 |
This is pretty well known, no tipping or haggling, but i thought I'd put it in regardless. Relationships between men and women are very different there. I've been told that in the villages men and women are separated. In the town, they do talk. in the hotels, i didnt notice anything. Just a general warning, if you are a women, dont go out at night by yourself. its not unsafe, but my own personal experience lead me to feel that the people of the town see you in a different light if you do. the people in the hotels are exposed to aust culture and wont think anything of it, but this is not true of everyone. Not trying to put a somber mood, its just something i noticed. i cant stress enough that nothing will happen, but it isnt advised, you wont feel comfortable. |
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