1. Way of greeting

A popular way of greeting in Africa - raising your right hand with the palm of your hand facing the other person is intended to express "I am not holding a stone in my hand." Obviously, It is to show that the custom of "without weapons" has been commonly adopted in various parts of the world since ancient times, but in slightly different styles. It can be said to be a symbol of friendship.

2. Negro and black are forbidden sentences

African Americans have no resistance to the word Black. However, when he heard someone call him Negro (which means black people, especially black people who were originally from Africa and were sold to the United States as slaves and their descendants), he became furious. Africans are not only resistant to the words Negro and Black, but also do not recognize their meaning. Emphasizing different skin colors is the biggest taboo in Africa.

When calling Africans, it is best to call them according to their nationality. Generally speaking, Africans have a strong sense of nationality, and calling their country by its name is very helpful to them.

3. The name African has a specific target

Calling black Africans African is a serious mistake. In Africa, the so-called African does not generally refer to all Africans, but to a specific group of people, namely: South Africans and Dutch whites. Therefore, the native Africans express their disgust openly when others call them African.

4. Don’t shoot behind the scenes

Any country has areas that are extremely dirty and populated by poor people, and the United States, the richest country in the world, is no exception. If you take photos enthusiastically in those dirty areas, the locals traveling with you will protest and even refuse to be your guide.

People in developing countries don’t like having their self-esteem damaged. This is a fact that tourists must recognize. Wanting to take pictures as soon as you see a backward scene is like looking for someone else's scum. It's better not to do such ill-considered behavior.

5. Don’t stare at each other

In ancient Ethiopia, waiters turned their backs to the master (or guests) to serve. There is a superstition in Ethiopia, that is: when someone stares at you, either disaster will happen to the person being stared at, or death will come to him. In this country, when talking or meeting with local people, you cannot stare at them intently. Doing so will definitely make them very unhappy.

6. A firm handshake is a sign of goodwill

In Africa, a weak handshake is called "impolite". A weak handshake shows weakness and subterfuge and lack of sincerity, and they will be angry. Especially in Algeria, the firmer the handshake, the more respected it is. They believe that the degree of force is directly proportional to the degree of kindness of the other party, and it is best to hold their hands until they feel numb and painful.

7. Women are limited to shopping in stores

In Algeria, it is prohibited for women to travel alone. They can only move privately when shopping. They believe that a woman walking around alone is a loss of "character". As a lady, she must not do such a thing. Of course, there is no need for them to enter restaurants or theaters alone.

8. Strictly abide by the rules when engaging in hunting trips

If you want to go on a hunting trip (Safari), East Africa is the most ideal place. There are many taboos on hunting trips: no chattering. Because animals have extremely sharp hearing; they cannot walk out of the car at will. You think you are safe, but in fact, there are beasts watching nearby, but you can't see it; you can't light a fire at will. Someone once lit a cigarette and threw the match at random, causing a forest fire.

9. Leave a little bit

In western Nigeria, there is a special way of eating: you cannot eat everything, and the guest must leave at least one piece of something on the plate. . What's even weirder is that they kept the piece until the next day before throwing it in the trash. They thought the Holy Spirit would come and eat that piece of food. In this country, travelers must not eat all the meat or soup on the plate just to make the food delicious.

10. Cloaks and white clothes can protect you from danger

In Algeria and Guinea, you can often see women wearing ancient white clothes and cloaks. These white clothes and cloaks are symbols of chastity and purity. Everyone of the opposite sex dressed in this outfit has great respect, that is to say, they are regarded as women worthy of respect. If female tourists walk around in this way, they are guaranteed to have smooth access and will not be exposed to any danger.

11. The lens is like the muzzle of a gun

Africans generally believe that when the camera is pointed at something and the lens is taken, the "essence" of the object will be absorbed. It's no small matter. Photography of people, houses, and livestock is not allowed. If tourists want to take photos, it is best to say hello to the other person before taking photos and obtain permission before taking action to avoid being stoned, hung or beaten.

There is a cannibal tribe in Africa. Most of the people in their tribe will be eaten after death, especially those who are strong and have no diseases. For example, their eyes are given to hunters and their brains are given to stupid children. , giving their genitals to people with sexual diseases, etc. They know very well that what they eat is what they eat. They will also catch and eat the invading outsiders, but there is one thing, they only eat those with normal bodies. If it is a disabled person, they will not eat it, but they will put the person to death

North African countries follow Arab etiquette, rules and codes of conduct, and adopt Arab gesture language and polite habits; Central African countries follow the characteristics of various cultures of Black Africa, while South Africa is largely influenced by the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Egypt: In Egypt, the working week is from Saturday to Thursday, and Friday is a day off for Muslims. Everyone who wants to enter the mosque must take off their shoes. If you are invited to an Egyptian home for dinner, it is customary to bring flowers or chocolates as gifts. When giving or receiving gifts, you must use both hands or your right hand to receive them, never just your left hand.

Libya: Arrange meetings in Libya as early as possible and arrive on time. But Libyans are very flexible in their use of time and do not adhere to schedules very much. An invitation to a meal or reception is a general form of hospitality.

South Africa: In South Africa, there are strict customs and social norms regarding race and color, and it is best to follow the example of your hosts in this regard. It is difficult to avoid talking about local politics in South Africa, especially apartheid.

In many places in Africa, people do not use tables and chairs, knives and forks, or chopsticks to eat. Instead, they eat with their hands. When eating, everyone sits in a circle, with a lunch box and a vegetable box in the middle. Each person presses the edge of the lunch box or vegetable box with his left hand, uses the fingers of his right hand to grab the rice and vegetables in front of him, and puts it into his mouth. At this point, you will be at a loss as to what to do, and may even have your hands covered with rice. However, Africans make clean and neat movements when grabbing and eating. Guests should be careful not to scatter food on the ground when eating. This is taboo for the host. After the meal is over and the elders have not left the table, the younger ones should sit quietly and wait; when the children leave the table, they must bow to their parents to express their gratitude; the guests should wait for the host to finish eating and leave together. In many places in Africa, there are strict etiquettes when eating, and there are even regulations on who can eat each part of the beef, sheep, chicken, and duck. For example, in Mali, chicken thighs are eaten by older men, and chicken breasts are eaten by older women; the head of the household eats chicken neck, stomach and liver; chicken heads, claws and wings are eaten by children. Another example is in Botswana, at large public banquets, guests and men eat beef, and married women eat offal. The two are cooked and eaten separately and must not be mixed. It is advisable to follow the local customs and understand them. Egypt in Africa: Ancient Egypt created the earliest solar calendar in human history. As early as 4000 BC, the Egyptians had determined a year to be 365 days, divided the year into 12 months, each month had 30 days, and the remaining 5 days were used for festivals; they also divided the year into 3 seasons. , namely "flooding season", "sowing season" and "harvest season", each season lasts 4 months. In fact, the ancient Egyptian calendar is not accurate because an astronomical year is 365.25 days, so the ancient Egyptian calendar lags behind the astronomical calendar by one day every four years. In the ancient world, however, it was the best calendar.

During the Old Kingdom, the Egyptians observed that when the Nile River began to overflow, Sirius appeared just above the Egyptian horizon in the early morning, so the ancient Egyptians designated this day as the first day of the year.