Manners in Falklands
Learn about cultural etiquette and manners of this country
Greetings
- Handshake
- First-name basis
Etiquette
- Deep-rooted culture of showing respect to military personnel and veterans
- Strict timekeeping, punctuality expected for appointments
- Low anonymity in small society; courteous behavior required
- Refrain from loud voices or unauthorized photography in public
- Always close gates when entering ranch property
- Do not approach wildlife like penguins closer than 5 meters
- Generally enter homes without removing shoes
- Light hand wave when passing cars is customary greeting
- Imported plants restricted for quarantine purposes
- Exercise political consideration regarding flag and military topics