Etiquette
The Ghanaian people have an international reputation for being friendly and helpful. In your travels, you also may find that to be true. Traveling to various parts of the country is an excellent way to get to know the people and their culture. To help you to show that you are adjustable and considerate of the culture and traditions in Ghana, here are a few hints as to how to adjust to Ghanaian ways.
"at all" an emphatic no "bush" primitive; uncivilized "chop" food or to eat…
First, a bowl of water with soap and a towel are brought out for the washing…
• Smile at people you meet. • Always greet with a verbal "good morning" or "good…
• Close fingers repeatedly with palms toward the ground: request to come. • Flicking fingers away…
Some words and expressions that we find common and relatively nonthreatening are a taboo in Ghana;…
There are special protocols being in the presence of chiefs, queen mothers or elders. When you…
Ghanaians place much value on dressing and consider it disrespectful to dress inappropriately at various functions.…
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