Manners in Bermuda
Learn about cultural etiquette and manners of this country
Greetings
- Handshake
- Light hug
- Saying 'Hello'
Etiquette
- Punctuality is preferred but relatively relaxed outside business
- Polite and gentle speech desired in public places
- Wearing swimsuits outside beaches is a breach of manners
- Bermuda shorts with knee socks are recognized as formal attire
- Clothing covering shoulders and knees required at churches and formal facilities
- Car horns are used for simple greetings too
- Smoking banned indoors completely, also refrain outdoors except designated areas
- Service charge often included as about 15% of total bill at restaurants
- Tips of around 10% appreciated for taxis
- Left-hand traffic, so pedestrians should also be mindful of vehicle direction
- Polite to obtain permission for photographing Gombey dancers
- Entry to military land or private piers strictly prohibited