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Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Interpersonal Behavior

Introduction to African society

Greetings and conversation

Introductions

Conversation topics

Formality

Names and titles

Social space

Social distance

Power distance

Stratification

Respect

Respect for age

Respect and children

Public anger

Hierarchy

Giving and receiving

Diffuse roles

Blame

Separation anxiety

Competition

Appreciation

Generosity

Asking

Giving gifts

Unsolicited “services”

Men vs. women

Everyday Africa

Introduction

Friendliness

Elite society

Clientelism and dependency

Dress

Concrete vs. abstract thought

Decision-making

Time

Punctuality

Past vs. future

Monochronic vs. polychronic

Public sounds

Lodging

Sharing and hospitality

Hospitality

Meal etiquette

Use of Resources

General practices

The social use of resources

The role of recipients

Budgeting and accounting

Other patterns of resource use

Summary: Use of resources

Friendship

Networks

Etiquette

Summary: friendship

The Role of Solidarity

Sharing resources

Effects of solidarity

Summary: the role of solidarity

Society and People of Means

People of means

Practicing the system

Summary: society and people of means

Loans and Debts

Debt and funding strategies

Repayment of loans

Summary: loans and debts

Business Matters

Introduction

Role of relationships

Negotiating

Business strategies

Handling problems

The voice of experience

Summary: business matters

Toward a Conclusion