In cities, South Africans dress basically westernized. On formal occasions, everyone dresses modestly. When engaging in official business or business contacts, wear a conservative dark suit or skirt, otherwise it will be considered impolite. Black people in South Africa usually have the habit of wearing their own national costumes. Black people from different tribes often have their own different characteristics in dress.

Local middle-income families in South Africa mainly eat western food on weekdays. The main foods include beef, chicken, eggs and bread. They like to drink coffee and black tea. South Africa's Rubao tea tastes mellow, healthy and very popular. In rural areas, the staple foods are corn, potatoes and beans. Eating with knives and forks is more common, and some rural residents will grab food with their hands.

When you are a guest in South Africa, you can bring a box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers or other gifts to express your gratitude. Christian South Africans are afraid of the number 13. South African blacks worship their ancestors very much, and they are particularly afraid that outsiders will not respect their ancestors' words and deeds.

In social occasions, the common greeting etiquette of South Africans is the handshake ceremony, and their social objects are mainly called "sir", "miss" or "madam". Black tribes, especially in rural areas, often show different styles from the mainstream of society. For example, they are used to giving ostrich hair or peacock hair to distinguished guests. At this time, it is perfect for guests to put these precious feathers in their hats or hair.

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South Africa's firearms are easy to circulate and the crime rate is among the highest in the world. The main forms of crime are burglary, carjacking, theft and sexual crimes. Riots broke out from time to time in some areas, which impacted foreign citizens, including local China citizens, and caused personal and property safety damage.

(a) as far as possible together, not alone.

(2) valuables should be properly kept and not exposed.

(3) Avoid entering and leaving slums and sparsely populated streets and places.

(4) Try not to go out before sunrise or after sunset.

(5) Use credit cards or traveler's checks to avoid exchanging or presenting large amounts of cash at airports and other public places.

(6) Try not to take a taxi. You can choose to rent a car from a travel agency or rent a car to drive by yourself.

(7) When going out shopping, you should take personal money and other valuables with you, and don't put them in the car. Even if I am in the car, I'd better put my valuables in the shelter. When shopping, don't show off your purchases to each other, and don't take out a lot of money at a time to avoid being followed.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Republic of South Africa

China Consular Service Network-South Africa