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Namibians tend to be indirect communicators. Conversations almost always begin with a hello and how are you doing. It is generally considered impolite to just rush into trying to obtain the specific information you need.
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Safe topics of conversations include family, work, hometown, and sports. It’s best to avoid speaking about local politics during initial meetings.
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Namibians are non-confrontational by nature. While many people will be comfortable greeting you and talking to you on their own, most will not come out and tell you if you have violated some cultural norm or offended them.
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While Namibians may not come outright and say what they think or how they are feeling, if you give them the time and they trust you, they will be more upfront with their words.
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When you are doing business with someone, often times they will tell you whatever you want to hear but don’t expect this to always reflect reality.
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