The locals' mindset is a bizarre mixture of British, French, Indian, Chinese and African characters. Having taken some restraint from the British and emotionality from the French, they appear before the tourists' eyes as very sympathetic, friendly, open, smiling, but quite rational and realistic personalities. They manage their time wisely, always ready to help - but only if they can. They clearly know their capabilities and try not to jump above their heads. They help not only fellow countrymen but also foreign travelers who've decided to visit the island, having no prejudices towards them.
The natives are very curious and never hesitate to ask people about something they are really interested in. There are no any forbidden topics like financial standing or religion issues. This should be taken into account by those who might find such questions tactless - it's not uncommon here. Local residents are tolerant, otherwise, it would be hard to imagine such a diversity of cultures woven together. The main value for local residents is, of course, the family. It is important for them that their relatives and friends are happy and satisfied - both materially and spiritually. When it comes to local dishes, be sure to try bullet soup, "Victoria" pineapples (unlike the traditional ones, they're small and very sweet), noodles, and, of course, rum and tea.
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