1. Almost all shops, restaurants and entertainment venues accept payments by plastic cards. Only tourists, who plan to make many purchases in open markets and small shops that are located in the suburban area, will need a sufficient amount of cash.
2. The most advantageous to pay for goods and services is to use the national currency. Tourists can exchange money in banks or specialized exchange offices. When exchanging money, tourists should pay attention not only to the exchange rate, but also to the amount of commission charged. The institutions located near hotels usually charge the highest commission.
3. Local people are usually very fond of their native language and are reluctant to communicate in other languages, even if they speak them fluently. Holidaymakers are recommended to take a French phrase book with them and learn how to say a few phrases in the local language. This will help to establish communication with locals and show respect for their culture.
4. The daily schedule of local people is displaced to evening, and so many government offices, restaurants and shopping centers open quite late. Dinner is usually served in restaurants after 20:00, and some entertainment facilities can serve guests until late at night.
6. Motorists should remember that breaking traffic rules will lead to large fines. While driving, visitors should not forget to follow all traffic signs carefully. Children below 12 years can be transported only in the back seat of a car.
7. Many restaurants include tips in the total due bill. In this case the bill will have a special «service compis» mark. If the service fee is not included in the total bill, you can add a reward of 10%. Taxi drivers, maids at hotel, a doorman and porter should also get a small reward.
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9. You can see special signs in front of enters to some restaurants. These signs indicate the approximate menu and cost of dishes. These convenient signs help to estimate the cost of lunch.
10. Entering many restaurants and entertainment facilities is possible in appropriate apparel only. Therefore, it is recommended to clarify the dress code of the entertaining facilities you plan to visit in advance.