Inclusivity Etiquette in Haiti

Publicly, Haitians generally expect people to be treated with warmth and respect regardless of background, and it is normal to greet everyone in a group rather than singling out only the most senior or well-dressed person. In practice, social life is still shaped by strong class and color hierarchies, so a traveler who is polite, nonjudgmental, and careful not to make assumptions about someone’s status will fit in better than one who talks about inequality too bluntly.