1. Etiquette in Africa

2. Africa The northern nationsThe northern nations: bound by language, religion, resources Algeria, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal The black countries: Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia South Africa

3. African Languages Bilingual Official languages: French: Ivory Coast English & Swahili: Kenya English & Afrikaans: South Africa

4. The Northern Countries (Islamic): Greetings: Shaking hands Elaborate greeting: Egypt Last name and title Removing shoes when entering someone ’ s house or a mosque Presenting gifts: both hands or the right hand

5. No gesturing with left hand No alcohol (esp. in Libya) Not meeting the hostess (Libya, Morocco) Making appointment in advance Be punctual (not the locals) Weekend: Saturday to Thursday

6. Special Dining Etiquettes Egypt – It is not polite to eat everything on your plate. Zambia – You should ask for food, as it is impolite for the host to offer food first. It is improper to refuse food.

7. Flowers are not recommended to be used as gifts in what countries? Tanzania Kenya — showing condolences

8. In which country you should tip people when you ask them to take pictures with you? Kenya

9. In which country you should avoid direct eye contact with members of the opposite sex? Why? Zambia It may suggest romantic overtures.

10. In which country it is important to establish a feeling of friendship and trust before business is transacted? Egypt