What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Nassau?
We asked people in Nassau if they could share any humorous cultural blunders they commited. For new expats, keep in mind that these incidents are an inevitable part of expat life. Learning to laugh about them is the key!...
"I had to ask people to repeat themselves numerous times because I didn't understand what they were telling me with the local dialect. Sometimes I realized after it should have been obvious but I just was not getting it at the time," wrote a member who made the move to Nassau, Bahamas.
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"Yes, too many to name but the one that stands out is refusing to pay 15% gratuity on service/no service and complaining on a regular basis to managers," explained one expat living in Nassau, Bahamas.
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What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Nassau?
If you live in Nassau, newcomers to Nassau would love to hear your answer to this question.
