The menus of many restaurants and cafes contain two prices - the full cost of a dish and the cost of its half. The reason for this is in the fact that food portions are quite large in the local restaurants, so many tourists order only a half of a dish.
Large restaurants often include tips into the total. If tips are not included, you should leave a bonus of 10% of the amount to a waiter.
Greeting each other is a sign of good manners in local stores and public places. A slight nod of head is a sufficient greeting. All other people present in a shop will certainly respond by the same greeting.
Bargaining with sellers is acceptable in street markets and small private shops only. Do not try to bargain in shopping complexes. When you plan to go to a market, make sure you have money in small denominations. This will help you to bargain with sellers.
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