Bargaining Etiquette in Gabon

Bargaining is usually limited to informal markets, street stalls, and taxi fares, where a polite back-and-forth over the price is normal, but fixed-price shops and restaurants are not places to haggle. In Libreville and other towns, keep the tone friendly and modest, because pushing too hard can be seen as rude, while a small discount or extra item is often the expected outcome rather than a dramatic price cut.