- Don't assume everyone speaks English
- Don't mock French accents
- Don't call Creole "broken French"
- Don't refuse to try local languages
- Don't speak louder when misunderstood
Cultural Misunderstandings
- Don't touch people's hair
- Don't assume racial dynamics mirror elsewhere
- Don't generalize from one island to all
- Don't expect American/European efficiency
- Don't complain constantly about differences
Economic Insensitivity
- Don't flash wealth carelessly
- Don't photograph poverty
- Don't give money to children begging
- Don't support exploitative businesses
- Don't haggle over necessities