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African personality and hobbies

Some people always think that Africa is poor because they don't know much about Africa and Africans.

Backward, vast wilderness, Africans are barbaric and vulgar, and do not understand ethics. I study in Africa.

In the years of studying and working, I have been dealing with Africans every day and found that Africans are doing it.

As a member of the world ethnic family, he not only has a simple and honest, optimistic and cheerful personality,

But also has the fashion of civilization, courtesy and hospitality.

Set foot on the land of Africa, no matter where you meet Africans, they will

Give you a friendly smile, greet you warmly, and call you "sir" affectionately.

"or" lady ","miss "and so on. , very polite. If you pay him

After talking for a while, he will treat you as a confidant and even invite you to his house to do it.

Guests, treat you with the best food. When I leave, I will also give some local guidance.

Folk arts and crafts made or used as souvenirs.

If you get lost in Africa, just ask an African and the other person will be a child.

I'll tell you in detail and take the trouble to show you. Sometimes, other Africa

After hearing the news, people will surround you enthusiastically. The man said which way to go, and then

Personally, what are the signs ahead? Someone will squat on the ground and draw a road map for you.

I'm afraid you can't find it, and even offer to give you a ride. At this time, you will cut

Feel the kindness and honesty of Africans.

Although Africa belongs to poor and backward areas in the world, many African countries

This city is very modern. Rows of high-rise buildings, supermarkets and self-service providers.

Shops abound. When you walk into a supermarket, you will soon find that although Gu

There are endless customers, but there are no harsh loudspeakers and no annoying shippers.

Yelling. Customers shop quietly, and shop assistants collect money quietly. this situation

The scene is enough to remind people of those supermarkets in Europe and America.

Africans are always optimistic about life, especially in the vast rural areas.

Area, those farmers, vendors or idle people, as long as one

When you hear drums or music, you will twist and dance, often singing while dancing.

Eating while dancing, staying up all night on holidays, singing and dancing for three, four or even seven days in a row.

Eight days is a normal thing. I'm afraid it's hard for China people to have such great interest in this.

I'm really addicted.

Although many Africans are not rich, they are not interested in money and wealth.

What I see is not very serious. Most Africans are rich today, fashionable today and fashionable tomorrow.

How can I think of tomorrow? A man who has money to spend and food will not tolerate it.

Hungry neighbors turn a blind eye. I often saw such a person when I was in Africa.

In this case, some people just get their salary from the bank and then go out to see the guards or

The cleaning union took out some pieces for them. Always meet beggars 10 yuan.

Eight pieces of land were handed in, and I felt very satisfied after hearing the voice of "thank you". Also in Africa.

There is a common practice that after a sister gets married, her sister follows her brother-in-law and sister.

Life. Daily expenses, school expenses, usual expenses, etc. To be borne by the brother-in-law.

Until my sister got married. More interestingly, when a person becomes an official or makes a fortune,

Brothers, sisters and even relatives and friends often come to his house for free. Some people even

After living in his home for many years, the host should be hospitable and never neglect. I am here

The landlord in Nigeria is a famous local entrepreneur, and his family lives all the year round.

There are more than a dozen idle people, some are his brothers, some are his old neighborhoods, and some are.

Is a servant who has lost his labor force. This is a very common phenomenon in Africa. This is due to

Because, according to the traditional African concept, wealth is given by God (or Allah),

The younger generation has the responsibility to support the elders, the older brother has the obligation to help the younger siblings, and the rich should help the poor.

People.

Long-term colonial slavery led Africans to attach great importance to national feelings.

Pay attention to personal dignity. When you meet officials in African countries, you must be enthusiastic first.

Say hello to him warmly, then chat for a while, and finally leave some time to talk to him about you.

Business. According to the custom of China people, say hello and come straight to the point.

Problem, nine times out of ten, your wish may come to nothing. This is because, in the eyes of Africans,

Greeting him warmly and chatting with him in a friendly way is a respect for his personality and also shows this.

If you look up to an African, he will help you sincerely; On the contrary, once he feels

If you look down on him and even think that you have racial discrimination against him, you can't do it.

If you do, it may also cause unnecessary trouble.