Swearing Etiquette in Antigua and Barbuda

Public swearing is generally frowned upon in Antigua and Barbuda, especially in front of elders, in shops, and in formal settings, so keep your language restrained and avoid loud profanity in mixed company. In casual conversation among close friends it may be heard, but a polite, easygoing tone is the safer norm and is more in keeping with the island’s social etiquette.