Monday, January 10, 2011

What are some ghanaian customs?

DO NOT
-use your left hand
-say the words: silly, foolish, nonsense
-give the thumb/okay sign
-point
-stare
-eat before the male head of the family
-rush a meeting
-make eye contact with someone of a higher class or older than you

DO
-greet people starting with the oldest
-say thank you when refusing a vendor or an offering
-be polite, respectful and formal
-wait to be told where to sit
-eat from the section fo the communal bowl that's inf ront of you
-ask about a person's health, family and job when greeting them

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