Manners ?

[hipquest]

I have been to France and was given the best advice. Always greet shop keepers on arrival and say good-bye when you leave, all in French, of course. While I do not speak French I learned a few phrases and was glad I did. We were treated very nicely.

 

My question, is this also the way to go in Martinique?

[pomliane]

Yes, it's the same in Martinique. People appreciate that the one coming in the shop says hello (bonjour) and goodbye (aurevoir).

[hipquest]

Yes, it's the same in Martinique. People appreciate that the one coming in the shop says hello (bonjour) and goodbye (aurevoir).

 

Merci for the reply. I will be sure to mind my manners and use my limited French. I look forward to visiting this lovely island. :)

[pomliane]

You're welcome!!

And, Bienvenue en Martinique!;)

[TikiTodd]

I agree and would also add that making transactions in euros was preferred to US dollars. They'll take the dollars, but don't deal in them so much, so making change is difficult for the smaller shop keepers.

[LMCAT123]

Being polite in Martinique works great, but it also works just fine to be polite to shop keepers in other places too :-) Most everyone prefers courteous customers !!

[pomliane]

you're right!!! there's a change on the main street netx to the handycraft maket on the savanne place. But most big shops (and of course duty free) take dollars

[ChrisFromOxford]

Do the shop keepers accept credt cards...master card or american Express?

[pomliane]

yes most shops accept credit cards (visa, master card, CB). American Express too but less often. But forget credit cards on spice, fruit or handicraft markets. Use cash.:D