What customs and taboos should I pay attention to when traveling to Mauritius?

As the saying goes, when you go to Mauritius, do as the Romans do, and if you want to experience different cultural customs, it is necessary to understand the customs, taboos and some living customs of Mauritian people. The following editor provides a detailed introduction to Mauritian customs and habits for reference only.

1. Don't use your left hand to say hello. The popular way of greeting in Africa-raise your right hand and face the palm towards the other party. The purpose is to express "my hand is not holding a stone", which is a symbol of friendship; 2. Negro and Black are forbidden sentences Africans not only resist the words Negro and Black, but also do not recognize their meaning. Emphasizing different skin colors is the biggest taboo in Africa. To call Africans, it is best to call them according to their nationality. Africans have a strong sense of national affairs, and it sounds very useful to call them by name; 3. It is a serious mistake for a specific target to call black Africans African African. In Africa, the so-called African does not refer to all Africans in general, but refers to a specific group of people, that is: white Dutch Americans in the Republic of South Africa. Therefore, when people call them African, they will be blatantly disgusted;4. Don't take backward pictures. Any country has extremely filthy areas with clusters of poor people. People in developing countries have strong self-esteem, which is a fact that tourists must recognize. When you see a backward scene, wanting to take photos is like finding fault with others. It is better not to do such thoughtless behavior;5. Shake hands hard is a sign of goodwill. In Africa, if you shake hands weakly, it is called "poor courtesy", pretending to be promiscuous, without sincerity. They believe that the degree of force is directly proportional to the degree of kindness of the other party, and it is best to hold your hand until it feels numb and painful;6. Taboo taking pictures. Africans generally believe that when the camera is pointed at something, the "essence" of something will be absorbed. People, houses, and livestock are not allowed to be photographed. If tourists want to take pictures, they should say hello to each other first to avoid being stoned, hung or beaten;7. Mauritius is a country with religious beliefs. Because Mauritius has many immigrants, especially Indians, the local area believes in Hinduism. When visiting religious holy places, you must pay attention to your clothes. You cannot enter with leather shoes and leather belts;8. Playing the sea in Mauritius is the most important way to play, and sunbathing on the beach is an excellent enjoyment. However,"** ism" is not allowed in the country of Mao;9. It is strictly prohibited to fish on the island without permission, pick or trample on corals, and offenders will be fined;10. While diving, never hunt fish on the bottom of the sea, collect shells, corals and Fish are also prohibited;11. Cooking and handling seafood in hotel rooms are strictly prohibited, and offenders will be fined;12. The voltage in Mauritius is also 220v, so MM who want to use their mobile phones to take selfies must pay attention to purchasing a British standard conversion plug; 13. The currency of Mauritius is rupees, and 1 yuan can be exchanged for about 4.9 rupees (exchange rate is for reference only). It is recommended that guests exchange into U.S. dollars in China first and then into rupees locally. Especially at the airport there, it will be more cost-effective. Of course, you can also swipe the UnionPay card directly;14. Tap water in Mauritius hotels can be drunk directly. This is the drinking habits of many countries, and there is no hot water supply for drinking in the hotel. If you are used to drinking hot water, please bring your own water heater supplies;15. Also, don't cook anything in the hotel room; 16. Mauritius was once a British and French colony. It has long been influenced by Western culture. Local waiters also have the habit of accepting tips. A tip is a sign of satisfaction with the service. The principle is that service is exchanged and not paid until it is completed. Pay tips when accepting services in hotels, restaurants, barbershops, bars, taxis, etc. As follows: Generally, the bellboy who helps you carry your luggage will pay US $2; the maid who cleans the room will pay US $1 -2 per day; the driver or tour guide who picks up the room will pay US $2 per person per day; the restaurant waiter will pay US $1 -5, or change money; if the bill includes a tip, there is no need to give it)17. Mauritians don't like China to use chopsticks to pick up the dishes directly from the plate. They should use a spoon to hold some food in their own bowl before eating; 18. Don't speak too loudly in public. Traffic in Mauritius requires traffic on the left side;