African Etiquette / What Not to do in Africa

There are somethings... you just don't do in Africa. (At least in some places)


So this is what I call African Etiquette. ( Or what not to do in Africa )

1) Don't take pictures in some areas. Unless you desire the following to occur:

a) To get tackled to the ground
b) Get arrested
c) Get you camera taken away
d) Bribe yourself out of that mess
e) Bribe some more to get the camera back, minus the picture.

In conclusion, that would be the most expensive picture you didn't take.
(Yes, true story. It was actually kind of funny... Afterwards. And because it didn't happen to me. ;) )

2) Don't cross your arms, put your hands in your pockets, or in anyway hide you hands.

Why? Its perceived as rude. It looks like your hiding something.
Such as what? I don't know,  maybe a gun, grenade, knife, or a banana? No idea really! All I know is don't hide your hands. It might offend someone.

Honestly, this one will be hard for me, as I like to cross my arms or put them behind my back or in my pockets. Its just natural for me. Alright moving on.

3) Don't ask what it is your eating.

Cause really, you might not want to know.

No really, you can. Mostly you eat relatively normal food. I mean, ever now and then you might be served the occasional delicacy of goat intestines. But I wouldn't worry to much.

Also, there are worse things, such as sitting in the back of a vehicle with dinner staring at you. Yep, you heard me. Staring at you. There were cow heads back there.(Yeah that story freaked me out a little. Cow heads? Really?)

These people don't waist anything. We really should learn a thing or two from them. (Not that I'm suggesting making cow heads a normal dinner table meal. Even once would be over my limit of never.) However, we should be more grateful for what we do have, the blessing God has given us. (I take things for granted far to much!)  As well as use our resources more wisely. (Money, clothes, food, fun things, etc.) Even if you don't view yourself as "rich", most of us are far more wealthy than we realize.

:D Have a wonderful week! Happy late Easter!