Keep direct eye-contact at a minimum with strangers. If you are invited to eat a meal with someone, accept the invitation. While eating at a local's house, put aside whatever picky eating habits you have. It's okay to ask what it is you're eating, but don't dismiss the idea of trying something just because you are unfamiliar with it. Food is one thing that plays a major part in many of Pohnpei's traditions.
Every special gathering includes feasting.
The process of yam growing also carries great importance within the community. Men often compete to grow the largest and tastiest yams for feasts, evaluating the weight of the yam by how many people it takes to lift it. More Meat sources produced on the island are limited to fish, chicken, pork, and a type of venison. Beef and other meats are imported. Domesticated dogs are also eaten on occasion during special feasts.