Manners in Republic of Ireland
Learn about cultural etiquette and manners of this country
Greetings
- How are you?
- Dia dhuit (Irish greeting)
- Handshake
Etiquette
- At pubs, ordering and paying for your own drink at the bar is common
- Strong culture of "rounds," taking turns buying drinks for each other
- Relatively flexible with time, but punctuality is expected in business
- Avoid bringing up sectarian conflict or Northern Ireland issues
- First names are commonly used even on first meeting
- When invited to a home, bring flowers or wine as a gift
- Ask permission before photographing inside churches
- Taxi tips are typically around 10% on top of the fare
- Smoking is prohibited in many public areas
- Be cautious at pedestrian crossings as cars may have priority