THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE COMING TO GHANA | CULTURAL DO’S AND DON’TS | CULTURAL ETIQUETTE

We discuss some of the top things you need to know before coming to Ghana. Here is your cultural etiquette 101. Wondering how to greet people or what to call people when you come to Ghana? This is the video for you. Find out some things people might find disrespectful too! please do add any extras in the comments section below!

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[kehindeemiabata]

I had an old man friend who i had known since coming to Ghana. I used to call him daddy as respect. He was in his 70s. He was very educated, and an ex diplomat. He was traditionalist interms of culture aswell. He would often correct people who were younger than himself, even people in their 40s and 50s about respect, because people didnt even greet properly. He would get upset when somebody would pass and just wave their hand as a greeting. He would say, " is that how you greet me"? "Am i your age mate"? I realised through him that most people have lost the basics of their culture. He was a very principled respected man . Unfortunately he passed away recently... RIP DADDY.

[scorpioovereasy]

The lady with the scarf is so gorgeous. Her skin is amazing ❤️ can’t wait to visit one day

[nubuke]

I live in Ghana and even this is a good refresher for me

[gutemberguefelix]

Interesting! In Brazil we see those social habits very much as so many people came here from Africa (unfortunately forced as slaves). A while ago I was paying my rent and my landlord asked me to switch the money to right hand.

[medtech]

With the elderly, u could ask ' how are you'. Just add please to it.
"Pls how are you" Lol.

[IvyProsper]

00:36 - Kwame Nkrumah did not declare independence at Independence Square as you said in the video. He did that at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. Where his statue is, that's the exact spot he stood and declared Ghana to be free. Those grounds were formerly 'White only grounds where the white British played polo and black people were not allowed. This is why he chose that spot to declare Ghana to be free.

[agyemangmanukatakyiekoforo]

About not entering with shoes isn't just because of dust but more importantly, it has a spiritual connotations to it.
It's regarded as sacred.

[kimoykalinago]

Its very similar in the Caribbean i remember when i was riding the bus back home in St kitts and when someone would enter the bus they would say good morning and EVERYONE would respond with good morning back its really nice. I just hope with the large influx of people to Ghana these traditions aren't eroded away that's a concern.

[gooberfries]

This Ghanaian woman is so absolutely beautiful and gracious. I learned so much.

[drnii-botwe-chrysolite]

Concerning the greetings, its more complex depending on the tribe.

[sandramullen]

As a Scottish British woman i think all of these traditions are whst we had growing up . To be respectful, kind and considerate . Towards others and especially your elders . 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[stephaniesingleton]

I was raised in South Carolina (USA) and I was raised EXACTLY EXACTLY like this! A lot of us were. I raise my kids like this. 😍

[TheStarFamily_Official]

I am Congolese and most of those etiquettes so far apply in congo too. I think it is an African thing, we are big on respect, especially of elderly. Ok still watching

[nubuke]

Yeah, the hand gesture is such a big deal! When I’m handing over something with my left had I have to apologise and say “sorry for my left”

[IvyProsper]

The culture of children only being seen and not heard is one of the things I've always hated in Ghana. It teaches children to be silent and then they become adults who don't speak up.

[Jabulani]

I like how elders are respected in Ghana. I cant wait to retire there.

[louisneal]

So... I had to listen to this thing all over again because I was in awe of this Ghanaian woman's beauty!

[ivanarandle]

This is how we were raised in the Southern States of America, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, we live the same way

[IvyProsper]

05:35 is why I gained 20kg since moving to Ghana. People are so offended when you don't accept food. So I'd force myself to eat even if I was not hungry.

[amentareed]

Wonderful. Many things said here were done in the south in the US before integration . Much of traditions have changed among African Americans due to TV, integration and the assimilation that came with it. Many things she says is familiar to one in my age group. We truly see the damage it has done to leave these cultural traditions behind. Sankofa. Let’s go get them back to help us restore our natural traditions of order and peace and grace.