• Be aware of the feelings of others, thus preventing what might be offensive on your part. This caution applies very much to photography and interfering in cultural activities.
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Cultivate the habit of listening and observing rather than
merely seeing and hearing.• Realize that though Haitians have concepts and patterns that are different from your own, this does not make them inferior, only different.
• Consider the bargain you obtain was possible only because of the low wages paid to the maker.
• Do not make promises to people unless you are certain you can carry them through.
• Handouts often only reinforce paternalism and dependency. Be creative about exchanges and remember handouts undermine the more empowering self-help efforts.