In African fables and tales, it’s believed that people have met with good luck just by greeting strangers

Welcome to the beautiful morning of June 1st, 2021. According to African tradition, it’s customary to greet anyone you meet along the way. Some cultures consider it taboo not to greet people, especially elders. Here’s a tip for travelers: if you visit any African country, be prepared to respond to many greetings, as locals will likely greet you often! You might even get annoyed, but stay patient – it’s simply a respectful way of showing acceptance and giving blessings.

Greeting others is seen as a sign of respect and humility in Africa. Usually, these greetings are structured like this: young people greet their elders as children greet their parents, and students greet teachers. This tradition has persisted for centuries. It’s important to wish people well each morning and ask them to have a pleasant day. Many believe that through greetings, young people have met good fortune, as told in African stories and fables. One story tells of a young maiden who married a prince after showing respect and courtesy to her elders. These stories are used to teach children the virtues and vices of society.

Greetings hold great importance in Africa. People can often identify cultured and empathetic individuals by how they treat others. Sometimes I compare the African way of greeting with that of the Western world. I plan to write a post about that in the future.

I wish you a good and blessed morning. Have a fulfilling day. May the sun shine upon everything you do. See you in the evening, take care.