Social Life in Palau
Behavior
The people of Palau are very humble and modest as they rarely express themselves in a way to offend another. This comes in respecting other people, dressing modestly, avoiding outward signs of wealth or affection, and having a reverence for God as most people are Christian.
As a visitor to Palau, that same modesty is expected; modesty in dress, actions, words, and every aspect of your life. Many of the most important behavioral restrictions to be aware of are related to dress, dating (see below for both), and dining (see our Palau Food & Dining Page for more information). Also try to avoid being loud, rude, showing off wealth, or getting drunk in public.
Dress
Historically the people of Palau went topless, but with the introduction of Christianity the people have become more conservative and today the dress is quite different from that of the past. Most women wear loose fitting clothes or dresses that tend to cover their shoulders and knees, if not longer. The men tend to wear western clothes as well, but it tends to be more casual as t-shirts and shorts are common.