Social Life in Antigua & Barbuda
Behavior
The Antiguans and Barbudans are conservative in most aspects of their lives and this is best seen in their behaviors, dress, and dining etiquette. They tend to dress and act conservatively, much of which is based on their deeply rooted Christian faith.
As a visitor to Antigua & Barbuda try to follow the lead of the locals by dressing conservatively (see below for details), dining in the local etiquette (see our Antigua & Barbuda Dining & Food Page), and avoid sensitive conversation topics, such as politics, finances, and business unless initiated by your local counterpart. Also try to avoid being loud, rude, showing off wealth, or getting noticeably drunk in public.
Dress
The traditional clothing of Antigua & Barbuda is very Caribbean in style and functionality, but rooted in Europe and African. For men the traditional clothing was simply a shirt and pants, often times quite loose-fitting in order to help fight the heat. For women the traditional outfit was a loose-fitting dress, often times in yellows and reds.