Tipping: Service staff may be tipped 10-15% for exceptional service, though not obligatory.
Dos and Don’ts:
- Be sensitive to those around you. Westerners are often indiscreet without realizing because we don’t understand some of the cultural differences in clothing, hygiene, service, food, etc. As a result, some comments we make are offensive if overheard. (For example, “I can’t believe they ...!”)
- Giving out candy, pens, and money should only be done as an expression of appreciation or friendship. Indiscriminate handouts encourage begging. The government of Tanzania is trying to discourage begging as well.
- When photographing people, consider how you would feel being photographed in the same situation. No one wants to feel like they are a spectacle.
- Women should avoid revealing or tight-fitting clothing since customs and culture are conservative.
This tip is provided by supplier M19497
