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CountryGDP growth rate 2014South Sudan36,2Turkmenistan10,3Ethiopia9,9Liberia9,3Dem. Rep. Congo9,0Ivory Coast9,0Myanmar8,5Uzbekistan8,1Palau8,0Mongolia7,8

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5Annual percentage growth rate of GDPSource: http://data.worldbank.org

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ETIQUETTES IN NIGERIA KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

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Agenda

Background Culture & ReligionNigeria Onion ModelEtiquettes in NigeriaPidgin EnglishPidgin English PracticeQuestion?

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Sannssi

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Christianity BantuIndependence: 1960Former UK colonyPopulation: 173.6 millionOfficial language: English

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Hofstede Cultural Dimension

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Nigeria vs. German vs. South Africa

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CCMII - 502Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesSannssi4Religions in Nigeria

Intervades the whole society!

Nigeria Onion Model

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FamilySeniorityTraditionsTribesReligionsFelaMaterialistBargainingCorruptionTrafficChurchFoodSoccerAuthorityRespectOraclesPidginMoviesChiefsMusicStreet marketsLanguagesAso RockElectricityEntrepreneur SpiritProverbsHospitalityVillageNamesAttires

Chinua Achebe

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Dress

Sannssi

CCMII - 502Ms. Jacquelyn Reeves6Dress smart appearance matters!Dont wear camouflage!Not revealing, not too tight!Dont make it look too fancy!

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Punctuality

Vitalis

CCMII - 502Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesPunctuality is valued, but not a traditional virtueLateness or a cancellation is not an affront7

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Greetings

Vitalis

Greet each person in a group individually in order of seniorityGreet first taking greetings from an elderly person is a tabooBow your head when shaking hands with people older than youDONT rush greetings it is extremely rude; spend time to ask about the persons health or the health of their family members


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Forms Of Address

Vitalis

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DONT make eye contact with seniors when they speakNigerians like to be called by their titles (Chief. Dr. Eng. Dangote )Try to ask co-workers or business partner about their background in order not to offend anybody by accidentThe word NO is considered harsh in Nigeria indirect refusals are more common and polite (For example, I will try my best)

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Negotiating & Bargaining

Vitalis

CCMII - 502Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesBargaining is the natural way of buying and sellingWhen making a purchase haggle for half of the price; vice versa

DONT disagree with other team mates in front of Nigerians or appear uncertain, unsure, or not authorize to make decision

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Gifts

Vitalis11DONT give gift others might see it as a form of briberyGifts should symbolically signal the nature of the relationshipDONT use black or red paper to wrap gifts for NigeriansWhen receiving a gift use either both hands or your right hand

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Entertaining

Vitalis12DONT toast those who are older or more senior than youDONT discuss controversial topics such as politics or religionDON'T use your left hand when handling things to people except you are naturally born left-handed


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Gestures

Vitalis13Use indirect language to avoid conflict and confrontation - Nigeria is a Relationship-Focus and High-Context societyDONT use the Thumbs-Up sign mainly used in the U.S. as everything is all rightDONT push your hand forward with all fingers spread apart


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Pidgin English

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Abeg PleaseComot ExcuseNack Hit Crack TellTorri StoryWetin whatTey Long timeJogodo Drunk


Kolo Crazychop eatSabi KnowWaka WalkMumu FoolKoty, Ekelebe - PoliceNigeria 9ja

Vex AngryPikin ChildDoti garbageOkada MotorcycleOga ManSori SorryBelle StomachKasala Trouble

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Question: No wahala! We go pass dis go slow

Vitalis

CCMII - 502 Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesAnswer: No problem! we can get through the traffic jamPidgin English PracticeQuestion: O boi! Halla mi wen you dey enter acada Question: 9ja bam o, but e nor easy to blow Answer: My friend! Let me know when you are going to schoolAnswer: You will love Nigeria, but it is very hard to make it

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Know Before You GoThank You

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Questions?

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Annotated BibliographyAdaku, A, Nwauzor. Changing Values in Contemporary Nigeria. Department of Sociology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 13 Sept. 2015Foster, Dean. The Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East: Everything You Need to Know for Business and Travel Success. 2002. Web. 27 Aug. 2015Morrison, Terri; Conaway. A. Wayne. Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands. 2nd ed. 1995, 2006 Imprint. 26 Aug. 2015Ogbonna, Chidiebere. "Cultural Issues About Doing Business In Nigeria: Case Study For Thurmo Oy." May 2010. Web. 29 Aug. 2015Ojo, Jide. The Erosion of Nigeria Cultural Values. The Punch: April 2, 2014. Web. 14 Sept. 2015

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