of
(
\
TRUS: TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISL. $
Majuro, Marshall Islands
Suggestions for Behavior on Outer Islands in the Marshalls
The following suggestions are offered as a help to visitors
to the Marshalls. If they are followed and common sense and discretion
are used for conduct in general as well, the necessary cooperation and
a friendly attitude on the part of the islanders will follow.
1.
Try to avoid cutting down trees or damaging taro patches.
26
If and when necessary to cut trees keep a record oft
&, Number of trees (or plants), approximate age of tree.
be Location (get name of “weto" and "alab”)
ce
Kind of trees; coconut, pandanus, breadfrvuit, taro patch, ete,
3e Talk to Magistrate re local rule on alcohol and carry on accordingly.
(Importation and consumption of alcoholic beverages by Marshallese
is prohibited by resolution of Marshallese Congress and District
Order except at the District Center at Majuro and Ebeye Island,
he
Respect Marshallese attitude toward exposure of sexual organs, i1.€e,
do not walk around naked, even in front of males. Step behind
a tree if you have to urinate and can't get to the latrine.
De
Do not enter the yards or houses unless invited.
6.
Do not ask anyone to work on Sunday unless absolutely necessary.
oe ttitgel tt
-
Kwajalein Atoll.)
Ts Pay standard prices (or equivalent) for shells and handicraft.
8. Avoid fouling the lagoon. Use ocean side of island to dump oil,
garbage, trash, etce
9
Do not pat anyone but very small children on the head.
The head is
"tabu" and Marshallese consider touching it to be a serious breach
of etiquette,
10.
Obtain permission from Magistrate before picking fruit.
nd.
Obtain said permission before gathering lobsters or any other marine
life of value. The products of the lagoon and ocean are the
property of the island people and should be respected as suche
Certain species are poisonous in certain areas at different
periods during the year. Local advice re same sheuld be
obtained before eating fish, lobsters, etce
12,
Payment in cash, or kind, should be made if canoes are used.
should cover "rent" of canoe and payment for services of crewe
(The people will probably appreciate food and clothing, etc.
more than cashe)
This
136 Operate through the Magistrates for any business involving the Atoll
or atoll population as a whole.
‘April 16, 1956.
Inclosure 6
coPleD/o0e
Jack A. Tobin
District Anthropologist
17