There are also a number of privately-owned snackfood shops and two restaurants on Funafuti's main island with licensed bars and a good variety of food. Beer is imported. Groups of entertainers perform traditional dances for a small fee. A range of shops, including food, souvenir and clothing shops, are available, mainly on Funafuti. There are no shops on Funafala.
Religion plays an important part in daily life.
Sunday is a day of rest and church-going for the locals, when visitors are advised to choose activities which do not cause too much disruption. There are limits imposed on the consumption of alcohol outside licensed premises. Whilst dress is usually casual, it is customary for women to keep their thighs covered and beachwear should be confined to the beach or poolside. There are procedures which should be followed by those invited to a feast and visitors should take local advice about this and other matters. It is customary not to speak a foreign language in the presence of a person who does not know it, so apparent indications of a desire to hold a private or confidential conversation should be interpreted as simple courtesy to fellow-islanders.