My family trip to Africa

1. My family trip to Africa Marc, Megan, naim, Alex

2. We travelled to… • Tanzania (East Africa) • Algeria (North Africa) • Madagascar (South Africa) • Senegal (West Africa)

3. Tanzania • Differences • Men often walk hand in hand • Greetings are lengthy (1-10 min) • They tell lengthy stories about their problems before asking for assistance • Not concerned with being punctual • If living in a village, visiting a neighbor is expected • NEVER okay to wear shorts above the knee • To call someone, have your palms down • Drinking age (18) not heavily enforced • Camouflage is illegal to wear. Commonalities • Men greet with handshake • Women shake hand or bow, • Eye contact with friends or colleagues is acceptable • Pointing at someone is considered rude • Suits are common for business men and women • Use A-F grading scale, socialize by going out

4. Tanzanian Etiquette • Men handshake when greeting & women handshake or bow. • Indirect communication is considered much more polite than being direct and specific, especially when talking to superiors or your elders. • Don’t be blunt when asking for things, they enjoy jokes. • Give people an arms length of personal space. • No touching or overly direct eye contact is acceptable with opposite sex. • It is expected to visit your neighbors and eat meals with them when offered. • Women who smoke, drink at bars and dress provocatively are considered prostitutes. • When gesturing for someone to come, you should face your palm downwards and make a scratching motion. Palm up is considered disrespectful. • Pointing with one finger is rude, us the entire hand. • Legal drinking age is 18. • Visitors are hassled for money.

5. weather Leaders/ who we met • USD = 1603.50 shilling 80 degrees F year round, mostly sunny. In the Spring there is a lot of rainfall —11.4 inches in April ---7.4 inches in May ----2 inches in Winter ----1 inch in the Summer and Fall • President: Jakaya Kikwete • Vice President: Dr. Muhammad Gharib Bilal Tanzania Currency

6. Language in Tanzania~~~~~Swahili • Where can I find ____? • Wapi naweza kupata ____? • How much does this cost? • Jinsi ya kiasi gani hii gharama? • I’m lost, can you help me? • Mimi nina kupotea, unaweza kunisaidia? • Hello my name is ____. • Hello, jin langu ni ____. • Where is the bathroom? • Ambap ni bafuni?

7. ALGERIA Commonalities • Hand shake greeting • Eye contact is sign of respect • Rude to point finger • Differences • Avoid talking about politics, sexuality, and religious issues • Really close when they talk to each other • Touching is reserved for family or good friends • Rude to wag your finger • Drinking age is 18 • Homosexuality is illegal • Illegal to convert from Muslim to another religion

8. ALGERIAN ETIQUETTE • Lengthy greetings with handshake and inquiry about the other’s life • Friends and family exchange kiss on the cheek • When meeting women, not then wait to see if a hand is extended. Avoid prolonged eye contact and do not ask personal questions • Use of titles is important • It is an honor to be invited to another’s home, Algerians love hospitality and food • Remove shoes at the door of another’s home, don’t bring alcohol, dress modestly and expect for women and men to be seated separately • Only use the right hand for eating and passing dishes

9. weather Leaders/ who we met • Fall- 60-70 degrees F; 2-4 inches of rainfall • Winter- 40-60 degrees F; 3 inches of rainfall • Spring- 60-70 degrees F; 1-3 inches of rainfall • Summer- 70-80 degrees F; 0-1 inches of rainfall • President: Abdelaziz Bouteflika • Prime Minister:  Ahmed Ouyahia ALGERIA CURRENCY USD = 78.49 Dinar

10. LANGUAGE IN ALGERIA • Where can I find ____? • أينيمكننيأنأجد ___? • How much does this cost? • كم تكلفة هذا؟? • I’m lost, can you help me? • ؟هل يمكنك مساعدتيأنا تائه • Hello my name is ____. • ، اسميمرحبا • Where is the bathroom? • أين الحمام؟?

11. SENEGAL Commonalities • Handshakes are common • Personal relationships are highly valued, don’t rush things • Eye contact is expected when meeting/talking • Lectures, group work in classes • Differences • Greetings can last more than 10 minutes • Don’t make direct requests • Men holding hands in public is a sign of friendship • Punctuality is not highly valued • School year is from October to June • 20 point system, 20 being best and 10 needed to pass • polygamous

12. SENEGAL ETIQUETTE • Take time to inquire about health and welfare of a person’s family members • Cross gender touch does occur • Address people by their professional or academic title • Formal table manners, do not begin eating until the eldest male does, never reach across the table, and eat only with right hand

13. weather Leaders/ who we met • Fall- 80 degrees F; 5 inches of rainfall • Winter- 60 degrees F; no rainfall for the most part • Spring- 60 degrees F; no rainfall • Summer- 90 degrees F; 1-6 inches, more as summer progresses • President: Abdoulaye Wade • Prime Minister: Soulayemane Ndene Ndiaye SENEGAL CURRENCY USD = 495.72 CFA Franc BCEAO

14. LANGUAGE IN SENEGAL and MADAGASCAR • Where can I find ____. • Ou puis-je trouer ____. • How much does this cost? • Combien ca coule? • I’m lost, can you help me? • Je suis perdu, puvez-vous m’aider • Hello, my name is ___. • Bonjour, je m’appelle ___. • Where is the bathroom? • Ou se trouvent les toilettos?

15. MADAGASCAR Commonalities • Handshake greeting • Punctual • University dressing is the same • Lecture is the most common form of teaching • People socialize by going out • Differences • Little to no personal space • Very direct, tell you things how they are • Punctual only in capital • Can tell time by looking at the sun • Point with finger bent • Polygamous

16. MADAGASCAR ETIQUETTE • Respect elders • Handshakes when greeting • Limited eye contact • Punctual • Very Direct

17. weather Leaders/ who we met • Fall- 65-75 degrees F; 1-2 inches of rainfall • Winter- 70 degrees F; 10 inches of rainfall • Spring- 65-75 degrees F; 1-7 inches, more as Spring progresses • Summer- 60 degrees F; 1 inch rainfall • President: Andry Rajoelina • Prime Min. Camille Albert Vital, Col. MADAGASCAR CURRENCY USD = 0.75 Euro

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