29 Things You Should Never Do In Bora Bora

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Don’t Assume That He Is A She Or Vice-Versa

Source: https://www.tahiti-infos.com

When you’re strolling around the island, there is a big chance that you will see or meet transvestites, transsexuals, or drag queens, as they tend to have jobs in the service industry, such as in hotels, restaurants, and even in the airlines. They are now locally referred to as Rae Raes and since you don’t know which is which, don’t offend them by referring to them as a he or a she. Instead, it’s better if you refer to them by their name just to be polite. It is said that transvestites were originally called mahu, and they were considered gifted or divine, as they possess the qualities of both male and female.