Mali respect · Courtesy in Mali
All Destinations | Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | Hotels
Courtesy in Mali
Courtesy in Mali
Greeting people is very important. You should get familiar with the greetings in French or, better, in Bambara. Vendors should be treated in a proper way, even when you buy just fruit or bread. It is very important to show a general interest in the other person, so ask about family, work, kids, and so on. The answer is simple: "Ça va" (It's all right). The interlocutor should not answer in a negative way!
Example:
"Bonjour. ça va?" ( Good morning. Are you all right)?
"Et votre famille?" (And your family?)
"Et vos enfants?" (And your kids?)
"Et votre travail?" And your job?).
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Mali
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Mali - updated Apr 2024
SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Mali 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
Mali 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.