Destination guide — Maldives

AccommodationAttractionsClimateEventsFood and drinkGeographical description
Global time zoneHealthPublic holidaysQuickfacts
ShoppingSocial hintsTippingTravel-Internal

Social hints

fiogf49gjkf0d
SOCIAL HINTS
------------
RELIGION: 100% MUSLIMS
SOCIAL LIFE TENDS TO BE INFORMAL. CASUAL BUT CONSERVATIVE
CLOTHING IS RECOMMENDED FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN. BUT LOCALS,
WHO ARE MUSLIM, WILL BE OFFENDED BY NUDITY OR SCANTY CLOTHING
IN PUBLIC PLACES, AND THE GOVERNMENT RIGIDLY ENFORCES THESE
STANDARDS. BIKINIS AND OTHER SCANTY BEACH WEAR ARE NOT
ACCEPTABLE IN MALE OR ON ANY OTHER INHABITED ISLAND.
HANDSHAKING IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF GREETING. ALCOHOL
IS AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS AND SMOKING IS ACCEPTABLE.


BUSINESS HINTS
--------------
BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED IN A VERY INFORMAL MANNER. APPOINTMENTS
SHOULD BE MADE WELL IN ADVANCE. BUSINESS CARDS MAY BE EXCHANGED.
FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS MEN NORMALLY WEAR A SHIRT AND TIE AND A
LIGHTWEIGHT OR TROPICAL SUIT. WOMEN WEAR A LIGHTWEIGHT SUIT OR
EQUIVALENT
AccommodationAttractionsClimateEventsFood and drinkGeographical description
Global time zoneHealthPublic holidaysQuickfacts
ShoppingSocial hintsTippingTravel-Internal

© NBportal.com, powered by Nota Bena Co. 2024
Close window