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The Bahamas

By: Hannah Finley and Bella
       Mouradian
Languages
• English is the official language and is widely
  spoken.
• Creole is used among Haitian immigrants.

Race mainly consists of:
• 85% African American
• 12% white
• 3% Asian and Hispanic
Foods
Dining Etiquette
• If you are invited to a Bahamian’s house:
• Arrive on time if invited to dinner; no more
  than 15 minutes late if invited to a barbecue
  or a large party.
• Dress well, in clothes you would wear to the
  office. Dressing too informally may be
  misconstrued as a lack of respect towards
  your hosts.
Watch your Table Manners!

• Do not sit down until you are invited to and told where
  to sit.
• Do not begin eating until the hostess starts.
• Table manners are Continental -- the fork is held in the
  left hand and the knife in the right while eating.
• Meals are often served buffet style or family-style.
• Keep your elbows off the table and your hands above
  the table when eating.
• It is considered polite to finish everything on your plate
  so you do not appear wasteful. If you cannot, you may
  leave a small bit of food on your plate.
Music
Economic Aspect
Current Standard of Living

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The bahamas

  • 1. The Bahamas By: Hannah Finley and Bella Mouradian
  • 2. Languages • English is the official language and is widely spoken. • Creole is used among Haitian immigrants. Race mainly consists of: • 85% African American • 12% white • 3% Asian and Hispanic
  • 4. Dining Etiquette • If you are invited to a Bahamian’s house: • Arrive on time if invited to dinner; no more than 15 minutes late if invited to a barbecue or a large party. • Dress well, in clothes you would wear to the office. Dressing too informally may be misconstrued as a lack of respect towards your hosts.
  • 5. Watch your Table Manners! • Do not sit down until you are invited to and told where to sit. • Do not begin eating until the hostess starts. • Table manners are Continental -- the fork is held in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating. • Meals are often served buffet style or family-style. • Keep your elbows off the table and your hands above the table when eating. • It is considered polite to finish everything on your plate so you do not appear wasteful. If you cannot, you may leave a small bit of food on your plate.