Ethiopians usually take off their hats and bow to each other when they meet acquaintances. For example, if they are wrapped in Martha, they should take it off or even lift it above their shoulders. The greeting will last for a minute or two, or even longer. People of the same age usually shake hands when they meet. When they shake hands, they don't let go of each other's hands until the greeting is over. When reuniting after a long separation or when friends and relatives reunite, they usually kiss and greet frequently. The faces of both sides touched each other several times, and the closer they got, the closer they got. When elites or priests meet, they can only kiss each other's shoulders; When children meet their elders, they should kneel down and kiss their feet. People who accept gifts should extend their hands to show their happiness. When people meet officials or subordinates and superiors, they usually bow and salute.
Belief taboo
More than half of Ethiopians believe in Christianity, and 3 1.4% believe in Islam.
In Ethiopia, Wednesday and Friday are fasting days, and there are 70 compulsory fasting days, half of which are fasting in a year. During Ramadan, people are not allowed to eat any meat, even eggs and milk, and all animals are not allowed to eat or drink. The only exception is that seafood such as fish and shrimp can be eaten in the first 40 days of Easter. It is considered that these seafood products are cold-blooded animals and cannot be given up. They are afraid of the number "13". I think this is a very unlucky number. They are afraid to pass things or food with their left hand. It is impolite and immoral to think that the left hand is extremely dirty. Avoid yellow and light yellow, which are considered mourning colors, so avoid using these colors in bouquets or clothes. Muslims prohibit pork and the use of pig products.
eating habits
Ethiopia's staple food is mainly the traditional ethnic food "Ingila". This is baked in a pot with local moss bran powder or barley powder after fermentation. It tastes a little sour and is usually eaten with dipping sauce. This sauce is made of beef or mutton. Add sauces made of several vegetables. They also like two kinds of local dishes called "Watt" and "Fete Fete". In fact, the main raw materials of these two dishes are beef, mutton or chicken, but there are some differences in the main seasonings. In Watt, curry powder and pepper are mainly added, while in Fifite, cream, pepper and other spices are mainly added. Their cooking methods are all stewing. They have a special hobby of eating raw beef. I am willing to cut the fresh beef being slaughtered into tofu-sized cubes, then cut it into thin slices with a knife and eat it with Chili noodles. Another way to eat meat is to mash it first, and then mix it with appropriate seasonings and eat it with "Ingila" similar to pancakes.
Ethiopians have the hygienic habit of washing their hands with clean water before meals. When washing their hands, they always like to wash them with a kettle in front of another person, and then pick up the water with a special container such as a washbasin or jar. After washing, they can eat at the table.
Ethiopians' eating habits have the following characteristics:
Ethiopians appreciate and like China's food, especially China's unique cooking skills, which is eye-opening, and the taste of the food is even more impressive and unforgettable. In addition to knives, forks and spoons sometimes used in formal social occasions, people are generally used to grasping and taking food with their hands.
(1) Pay attention to the freshness of the dishes and the economy of the dishes.
The taste is generally partial, especially spicy.
③ The staple food is pasta, and I like pancakes.
④ Non-staple food such as beef and mutton, fish, shrimp, chicken and eggs. Vegetables such as pepper, cucumber, eggplant, carrot, cabbage, onion, tomato and potato. Seasonings such as Chili noodles, pepper, cream, sugar, etc.
⑤ Cooking methods prefer dishes made by roasting, stewing, stewing and stewing.
⑥ Chinese food praises China's Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine and Sichuan cuisine.
⑦ Enjoy tomato tenderloin, braised mutton slices, roast mutton slices, red-cooked chicken slices, fried shrimp, winter melon cups, crispy chicken, curry beef, fried beef tenderloin, steamed mutton and other flavor dishes.
Shuijiu likes to drink mead and beer, and also likes to taste coffee, milk and orange water.
Pet-name ruby bananas, Eucommia seeds, watermelons, lychees, apples and other fruits. Dried fruits such as peanuts.
Fashion etiquette
In Ethiopia, both men and women like to wear a national costume called Shau. This is a shawl more than three meters long. Both men and women like to get tattoos to attract the opposite sex.
Etiquette and manners
In some cities in Ethiopia, people like to wear hats or tropical helmets. If acquaintances meet in the street, they always take off their hats and bow. When close relatives, friends or distinguished guests arrive, the hostess should put on neat national costumes and make coffee for the guests. No matter where you meet an Ethiopian, don't stick out your tongue, otherwise it will be regarded as contempt and insult.
Meeting etiquette
In Ethiopia, when peers meet, they usually shake hands and greet each other. When you meet an acquaintance, take off your hat and bow to the other person. Shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries takes a long time, usually only two minutes or more. They think that only in this way can they show sincerity and enthusiasm. Most people bow when they see the chief or their subordinates and superiors.
dining etiquette
Ethiopians are used to eating a kind of grain called Tiff. Ethiopians like fresh beef that has just been slaughtered. When entertaining guests, the hostess likes to feed beef piece by piece into their mouths until they are satisfied, which is considered as sincere hospitality. When they eat, they usually don't use a table, but the whole family eats around a big basket made of reeds.
Wedding and funeral etiquette
There are many festivals in Ethiopia, but most of them are Christian festivals. Among them, Mascal Festival is the most grand. On the night of the festival, people are dressed up and singing in the square with torches. Ethiopia's marriage customs are also very distinctive. In some tribes, people will whip young people who come to propose before they get engaged. Only those who can endure pain can become fiance. Their wedding was simple and grand.
business etiquette
When conducting business negotiations with Ethiopians, don't talk about politics or Islam, and at the same time, talk as little as possible about the future, otherwise they will feel impatient and impatient. Their women generally don't appear in public. In business negotiations, the tone of the guests should be as euphemistic as possible.
Travel etiquette
In Africa, Ethiopia's traffic is relatively developed. There are large airports and railways. The most famous scenic spots here are aksum Archaeological Area, Semin National Park and so on. It's convenient to stay in a local hotel, but don't drink or smoke there. You can tip the waiter who provides direct service.
Main taboo
57% people in Ethiopia believe in Christianity, of which Coptic Orthodox Church accounts for 52.5%. In addition, about 3 1.4% people believe in Islam.