GHANA IN LONDON

Ghanaians value their culture and their tradition. They cherish politeness and hospitability. Visitors are treated with respect and cordiality. It is important to make them feel welcome and meet their needs for them to enjoy their stay. 

 

 

Ghanaians consider impolite to confront elderly in decision-making. A younger person should always subordinate themselves to rules set by older people. This is because older people are regarded as wiser and their experiences are highly valued and respected. 

 

 

When eating it is important to ask anyone around to join as this is part of the Ghanaian culture. This is because generosity is a viewed as something that can be rewarded at the right time. 

 

 

It is consider as rude to wave with the left hand. Staring at people in public is also viewed as disrespectful. Words such "foolish" "silly" "nonsense" is regarded as offensive and could be forgiven only if the person shown that it was said out of extreme anger.