1. Currency can be exchanged in banks and in specialized exchange offices, which can be found in each district. Exchange offices located at the airport traditionally offer the most favorable exchange rates.
2. Tourists who plan to shop in small private shops and open markets will certainly need money in cash. Supermarkets, shopping malls, restaurants and gas stations usually accept payments by credit cards. Before you make a trip, make sure whether your credit or debit card is valid in the country.
3. Public institutions and shops usually open at 8:30 - 9:00 and work till16:00 - 18:00. Saturday is traditionally a day off, and Friday is usually a short working day that is reduced for a few hours.
4. Tourists should not forget about the general rules of behavior. People cannot express their emotions publicly and behave noisily in public places. When entering a public institution, you should definitely smile and greet the people present.
6. The locals are very responsive and friendly. Tourists can always ask them for help. In order to show respect for the local culture, visitors are recommended to learn a few phrases in the native language. It is worth noting that the local people have long become accustomed to a large number of visitors, so many of them speak different foreign languages fairly well.
7. Tourists should not forget to bargain at markets and in private stores. This will surely help to reduce the price. Experienced travelers say that one should bargain not less than ten minutes. This process has become a kind of a ritual.
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9. Workdays (from Sunday to Friday) are distinguished by excellently working public transport. Buses ply in the streets of the city from early morning to late evening. However, tourists should not forget that public transport doesn’t work on Saturdays, so getting to remote areas of the city will be quite problematic.
10. Unlike many other cities, in Jerusalem travelers are allowed to sit on lawn or use borders instead of benches. It’s very common here to see citizens who have sat down to rest directly on the asphalt. Such behavior is considered normal.