Customs in Tahiti (not the airport kind) ..

[Piaa]

For all of you that have travelled frequently in Tahiti, might you let me know of any local customs we should be respectful of that the locals appreciate.

 

For example, in the USVI you always say "good morning", "good afternoon" or "good night" before you ask any question (so if you are looking for ketchup in a grocery store you would approach someone, say good morning, wait for them to reply and then ask "can you tell me where to find the ketchup please") and you would always say this also upon entering a store, a Dr's office, an elevator, a taxi, a classroom etc (I get looks when I get in an elevator in the States and say good morning out loud upon stepping in 😂)

 

I tried to search for customs in FP online but it only took me to customs at the airport.

 

Thank you 

[6rugrats]

I can’t think of anything specific to FP.  The above should apply everywhere.

[makai 7]

I recall that everyone said Ia Orana (like politely saying hello, good morning, etc) first before asking or saying anything.  It is the standard greeting and said by everyone as you walk by them on the street, enter a shop, arrive at the hotel….

 

Maruru is thank you.

 

Windstar provided a nice phrase list once on board.

[Piaa]

1 minute ago, makai 7 said:

I recall that everyone said Ia Orana (like politely saying hello, good morning, etc) first before asking or saying anything.  It is the standard greeting and said by everyone as you walk by them on the street, enter a shop, arrive at the hotel….

 

Maruru is thank you.

 

Windstar provided a nice phrase list once on board.

Thank you