Manners in American Samoa

Greetings

Sunday is reserved for worship and family gatherings; commercial activities and loud entertainment should be avoided.
Greet elders or household heads and obtain permission before photographing when entering villages.
Remove shoes when entering homes, and sit lower than elders.
Meals begin after elders take the first bite.
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is preferred away from beaches.
Speaking loudly or shouting in public is considered rude.
Avoid handing items with left hand alone; use both hands or right hand.
Inside traditional houses (fale), move on knees rather than walking upright.
Gifts to chiefs or clergy should be presented respectfully with both hands.
Pedestrians have right of way at crossings, but use lights or reflectors at night due to sparse street lighting.