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The traditional form of music and dance is known as Gombey, which is of West African derivation, and involves rhythmic chanting and rapid drumbeat. Also encountered in the Bahamas, the Bermudian version of the dance involves the use of the British military snare drum, beaten with wooden sticks. This practice stems from the fact that many slaves worked in Brtish military bases.

To visitors from the United States, Bermudians seem British in their customs: playing cricket; driving on the left; and having Queen Elizabeth II on their banknotes, while for British visitors, Bermuda seems more North American: the currency is the dollar, on par with the US Dollar, television comes from the US; while Bermudian EnglishBermudian English is the variety of English spoken in Bermuda, a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic. To British ears, Bermudian English sounds similar to American English, although there are affinities with British English, namely the pronun sounds similar to American EnglishAmerican English or US English (en-US according to RFC 3066) is the diverse form of the English language used mostly in the United States of America. It is the primary language used in the United States. According to the 1990 census, 97 percent of U.. While in the US or Britain, 'Bermuda shorts' are considered casual dress, in Bermuda itself, they are often worn with a jacket and tie.

Bermudians may seem more conservative than people in the UK or North America, and more concerned with etiquetteEtiquette is the code that governs the expectations of social behavior, the conventional norm. It is an unwritten code, which evolves from written rules, for the Greek equivalent of "etiquette" is protocol the written formula for ceremonial. It usually re. For example, to ask somebody directions in Bermuda, without first saying 'good morning' or 'good afternoon' is considered to be abrupt and rude. This causes misunderstandings and embarrassment on the part of many US or British visitors, for whom this is perfectly normal, and who intend no offence. Topless sunbathing is not simply frowned upon as immodest, it is against the law, as are homosexual acts.

However, Bermudians can also be tolerant of behaviour that would be considered eccentric elsewhere. One example is Johnnie Barnes, a retired bus driver who stands by the road in Hamilton, greeting commuters on their way to work, often by name, wishing them a good morning, and telling them all I love you!. Such is the esteem in which he is held locally that a statue of him now stands in Hamilton.