9. DO’S AND DON’TS IN MALTA'N MAL
TA 2

|Do's |Don'ts |
|Be conversant in English which is considered as a second language. |Keep out of the field with the sign of RTO (often just painted |
|Follow punctuality and proper dress codes for business meetings. |on some rock) it means Reservato (Reserved). Some people say it|
|Do carry proper sun blocks. The Maltese sun can be really hot. |is an abbreviation for Restricted to Outsiders. |
|Wear ties only while visiting the most upscale restaurants unless |Don’t venture too far into the sea on your own. Renting a |
|in the month of August (hottest month). |vessel and exploring the sea around Malta is highly |
|Bring an adapter with together. Electricity sockets in Malta are |recommended. |
|based on the British system (three pin). |Out of respect for the Maltese and fellow tourists, do not wear|
|Be as friendly as possible with the locals since if they notice |beach clothes when not actually on the beach. Men - do not walk|
|that you’re snobbing them out you will probably end up getting |around bare chested in towns as it is considered rude. Ladies -|
|short shrift over almost every issue with regards to service. |bikini tops and very short shorts are also not suitable in |
|Rent a car to go around and try to avoid taxis (expensive). If |towns especially Valletta. |
|taking taxi, there are black taxi`s and white ones. White ones - |Women should not wear low-neck tops and dresses and men should |
|can cruise and pick up passengers from anywhere but bus stops or be|not wear shorts while visiting churches in Malta. The Ta' Pinu |
|waiting at a taxi stand. The black ones - can be take or order from|church in Gozo strictly follows this rule. |
|a garage and are not always black (much cheaper than white taxis). |Do not smoke in public buildings, movie theaters and while on |
|Hire a mini bus instead of a taxi if there are more than 4 or 5 of |public transport. |
|tourists. | |
|Have correct fare or small change when taking a bus. Some drivers | |
|are less pleased with a euro 20 note. | |
|Tip well. Keep the tips on the generous side - get you more | |
|attention and special treatment. | |
|Ask experts about must see spots. The Folks can tell about the | |
|hidden gems around the country that aren’t mentioned in travel | |
|guides. | |
|Try and get out that bit earlier. If you are staying in a resort in| |
|the peak of Summer, buses can get crowded between 10 and 11.30. | | s and don'ts in