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Social Profile Food & Drink Restaurants in the capital serve Armenian, English, French and Lebanese food. African food is served in hotels; local dishes include excellent fish, lobster and prawns, exotic fruit and vegetables. Nightlife Freetown has nightclubs and two casinos and there is music, dancing and local entertainment arranged by the hotels along Lumley Beach in the Cape Sierra district. Some beachside clubs organise concerts by local pop bands. SHOPPING Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1400-1700. Social Conventions The majority of people in Sierra Leone still live a traditional, agricultural way of life, with ruling chiefs, and religions which preserve social stability, as well as local music, dance, customs and traditions. Handshaking is the normal form of greeting. It is usual to be entertained in a hotel or restaurant, particularly for business visitors. Small tokens of appreciation are always welcome. Casual wear is suitable everywhere. Men are rarely expected to wear suits and ties. Tipping: Most hotels and restaurants include a service charge of 10 to 15 per cent. Taxi drivers do not expect tips. |