Vanuatu Local Custom Tips by RantingDev

The people of Vanuatu are very friendly, and the last thing they want to do is offend or upset you. However, sometimes this can hinder communication a bit. If you need help finding something or getting information, ask an open-ended question. For example, let's say that I wanted to find the Nambawan Markets, but I wasn't sure if I was going the right way. Instead of asking a "yes" or "no" question like, "Is this the way to the Nambawan Markets?" I would say, "How do I get to the Nambawan Markets?" If you ask a "yes" or "no" question, you will get a "yes" answer nine times out of ten, even if that's not the real answer. This is because the Vanuatu people are afraid to disagree with you because they feel that they might offend you.

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