-
None of the cultures of Fiji tend to swear while Westerners are around. Only those who have been involved in Western/European cultures have taken up swearing. However, belief in curses is common. It is thought that if something bad happens to you, it’s because someone has placed a curse on you. Fijian and Indo-Fijian cultures share in this belief.
-
Among indigenous Fijians, you are not supposed to touch someone on the head or point your feet toward the kava bowl or the chief. However, foreign guests are not required to follow these guidelines, and Fijians understand that these are not our beliefs.
-
In general, Fijians do not wear sunglasses or hats in the village, and foreigners are expected to follow suit.
-
Foreigners are expected to dress conservatively while in the village – for women, in long skirts and shoulders covered, and for men, no shorts or tank tops. Those who dress in this manner are appreciated openly by villagers for respecting the local culture.
|
|
