1. Standard tip is 10 to 15%; it would be appropriate to leave cash reward in the restaurant and taxi. About 10-20 pounds per week are left for a maid, depending of the hotel. In some upscale restaurants the service charge may be included in the total.
2. Shoppers should be aware that the cost of goods includes VAT, which is 17.5 %. Those who expect to save money on purchases are recommended to look for stores and shopping centers with tax-free mark that allow returning VAT when leaving the country.
3. You can pay for goods and services with national currency that can be exchanged at any bank. Banks usually work Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, and some large banks can serve customers on Saturdays. From 0.5 to 1% is charged for the exchange.
4. Virtually all major restaurants and shopping centers accept credit cards of international standard. If you need to cash out the money, you can use ATM. There are ATM at banks, as well as at major shopping and entertainment centers.
6. Local people feature tactful and courteous behavior; foreign visitors have to take up the lead. It’s not accepted to show your emotions and behave loudly in crowded places, as it will be treated as a sign of bad manners.
7. Locals are very neat; your clothing should always be relevant and tidy. You shouldn’t go to a restaurant or a business meeting in a normal everyday clothes; it’s better to choose a suit or a dress for such an occasion.
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