In African Etiquette and Culture we Live a different perspective - TopicsExpress



          

In African Etiquette and Culture we Live a different perspective than Westerners for some small example(s) : 1....It is customary to give a small gift when invited to someone’s home for a meal. Gifts should be given with both hands. Never use the left hand. 2.....Exchanging greetings each time you meet someone, even if it is later in the same day, is pivotal to maintaining good relationships. You are expected to exchange lengthy inquiries into the health and well being of the other person and their family before asking any other question or beginning a discussion. It is considered rude not too 3....Eating....Wait to be shown to your seat. Seating is often a matter of hierarchy. You should have a washing basin A washing basin will be brought out before the meal is served for people to wash their hands 4....Dinners are for family Do not begin eating until the eldest does. People generally stay for half an hour or more after dining to continue building the personal relationship of the Family 5...Communication should remain positive at all times. 6...A child never speaks until spoken too 7...Man tucks his family in at night and never indulges upon nights to late to leave protection of his family weak
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:47:28 +0000

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