Social Life in the Bahamas
Behavior
The Bahamians 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. However, there is also great variety in the way the Bahamians behave as the country is quite diverse ethnically.
As a visitor to the Bahamas try to follow the lead of the locals by dressing conservatively (see below for details), dining in the local etiquette (see our Bahamas 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.