- In Cities: Direct communication is preferred, addressing people by Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc. It's best never use first names unless invited to do so.
- Rural areas: Indirect speaking. For example, calling a women who has become a mother for the first time. Her first name is no longer used and thus she is called by using the name of her first born child, for example: “mother of Michael” (Amai Michael). In the case where the women becomes married and has no children, she may be called Amai (followed by her husband’s surname). The same goes for men.
- Personal questions about one's age, income, sexual orientation are fairly common. Avoid talking about local politics at initial meetings.
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