Manners in Sint Maarten

Greetings

Time is relatively flexible in public, but punctuality is preferred in business.
Greetings are polite when done brightly with eye contact.
Permission is required for photography; photography is prohibited especially at religious facilities and military areas.
Walking downtown in swimwear is considered bad manners.
There is a custom of honking to celebrate on holidays.
Service charge is often included at restaurants, but adding 5-10% tip for good service is appreciated.
Islanders often call each other by nicknames, but use honorifics on first meeting.
Emergency supplies are commonly stocked during hurricane season.
Shops have shortened hours on Sundays, so shopping should be done by Saturday.
Island driving is right-hand traffic; yielding is basic on narrow roads.