Ngoketunjia respect · Courtesy in Ngoketunjia  TodayTourism All Destinations | Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | Hotels

Courtesy in Ngoketunjia


Courtesy in Ngoketunjia

  • A no smoking order was adopted nationwide. So although smoking is not prohibited, it is discouraged in public spaces
  • Crossing legs is perceived to be a sign of disrespect. Therefore when with elders you should not cross your legs. Women are perceived to be inferior to men, and so when in the presence of men, women should not cross their legs
  • The Fon is of elevated status and therefore cannot be touched by ordinary people. Therefore when meeting the Fon, do not shake his hand. The Fon should be greeted with a traditional greeting (which the locals will teach the visitor) bowing down to the Fon is the most acceptable and respectable manner
  • When shaking hands with a more senior person, it is common to touch the elbow of the right hand with the left hand
  • When eating with an elderly person, you can´t watch your hands when the elderly person is still eating or you beg for permission to do it
  • Dressing is conservative

  • The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Ngoketunjia


    Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Ngoketunjia - updated May 2024

    SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Ngoketunjia hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!


    >>> SEARCH FOR DEALS <<<

    WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT IN 2020


    Ngoketunjia Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.

    Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | All Destinations