Social Life in Tuvalu
Behavior
The people of Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu, 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 above for both), and dining (see our Tuvalu Food & Dining Page for more information). Also try to avoid being loud, rude, showing off wealth, or getting drunk in public.
Dress
The traditional dress for the people of Tuvalu consists of the ti-ti, which is dried and died coconut leaves made into a skirt of sorts. These are often quite bright and colorful, generally in red, purple, or yellow. Women also wear a mat to cover their mid-section and chests, again typically made from coconut leaves.