Additionally, each provincial district has its own Anniversary Day. Transportation services, including car rentals, are highly impacted around the beginning and end of any school or university holiday period. The custom is to shake hands upon meeting and leaving, waiting for women to offer their hand first. After an initial introduction, most people use first names with each other. English is the language of business.
Dinner is the main meal of the day.
Tipping is not expected when dining out. It is OK to drink the water. Pumpkin and squash are common vegetables served along with lamb. Literacy rate is 99 percent. Additionally, the thumbs-up sign is quite offensive.