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CountryGDP growth rate 2014South
Sudan36,2Turkmenistan10,3Ethiopia9,9Liberia9,3Dem. Rep.
Congo9,0Ivory
Coast9,0Myanmar8,5Uzbekistan8,1Palau8,0Mongolia7,8
Attention Getter
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5Annual percentage growth rate of GDPSource:
http://data.worldbank.org
The agenda and structure of the presentation1
ETIQUETTES IN NIGERIA KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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Front page design made with the country flag.2
Agenda
Background Culture & ReligionNigeria Onion ModelEtiquettes
in NigeriaPidgin EnglishPidgin English PracticeQuestion?
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The agenda and structure of the presentation3
Sannssi
CCMII - 502 Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesBackground
2MandIslam
Christianity BantuIndependence: 1960Former UK colonyPopulation:
173.6 millionOfficial language: English
Background information about the specific country used in the
presentation.4
Hofstede Cultural Dimension
Sannssi
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Nigeria vs. German vs. South Africa
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CCMII - 502Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesSannssi4Religions in Nigeria
Intervades the whole society!
Nigeria Onion Model
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FamilySeniorityTraditionsTribesReligionsFelaMaterialistBargainingCorruptionTrafficChurchFoodSoccerAuthorityRespectOraclesPidginMoviesChiefsMusicStreet
marketsLanguagesAso RockElectricityEntrepreneur
SpiritProverbsHospitalityVillageNamesAttires
Chinua Achebe
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Dress
Sannssi
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matters!Dont wear camouflage!Not revealing, not too tight!Dont make
it look too fancy!
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Punctuality
Vitalis
CCMII - 502Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesPunctuality is valued, but not a
traditional virtueLateness or a cancellation is not an affront7
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Greetings
Vitalis
Greet each person in a group individually in order of
seniorityGreet first taking greetings from an elderly person is a
tabooBow your head when shaking hands with people older than
youDONT rush greetings it is extremely rude; spend time to ask
about the persons health or the health of their family members
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Forms Of Address
Vitalis
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DONT make eye contact with seniors when they speakNigerians like
to be called by their titles (Chief. Dr. Eng. Dangote )Try to ask
co-workers or business partner about their background in order not
to offend anybody by accidentThe word NO is considered harsh in
Nigeria indirect refusals are more common and polite (For example,
I will try my best)
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Negotiating & Bargaining
Vitalis
CCMII - 502Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesBargaining is the natural way of
buying and sellingWhen making a purchase haggle for half of the
price; vice versa
DONT disagree with other team mates in front of Nigerians or
appear uncertain, unsure, or not authorize to make decision
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Gifts
Vitalis11DONT give gift others might see it as a form of
briberyGifts should symbolically signal the nature of the
relationshipDONT use black or red paper to wrap gifts for
NigeriansWhen receiving a gift use either both hands or your right
hand
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Entertaining
Vitalis12DONT toast those who are older or more senior than
youDONT discuss controversial topics such as politics or
religionDON'T use your left hand when handling things to people
except you are naturally born left-handed
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Gestures
Vitalis13Use indirect language to avoid conflict and
confrontation - Nigeria is a Relationship-Focus and High-Context
societyDONT use the Thumbs-Up sign mainly used in the U.S. as
everything is all rightDONT push your hand forward with all fingers
spread apart
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Pidgin English
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Abeg PleaseComot ExcuseNack Hit Crack TellTorri StoryWetin
whatTey Long timeJogodo Drunk
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Kolo Crazychop eatSabi KnowWaka WalkMumu FoolKoty, Ekelebe -
PoliceNigeria 9ja
Vex AngryPikin ChildDoti garbageOkada MotorcycleOga ManSori
SorryBelle StomachKasala Trouble
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Question: No wahala! We go pass dis go slow
Vitalis
CCMII - 502 Ms. Jacquelyn ReevesAnswer: No problem! we can get
through the traffic jamPidgin English PracticeQuestion: O boi!
Halla mi wen you dey enter acada Question: 9ja bam o, but e nor
easy to blow Answer: My friend! Let me know when you are going to
schoolAnswer: You will love Nigeria, but it is very hard to make
it
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Know Before You GoThank You
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Questions?
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Annotated BibliographyAdaku, A, Nwauzor. Changing Values in
Contemporary Nigeria. Department of Sociology, University of Port
Harcourt, Nigeria. 13 Sept. 2015Foster, Dean. The Global Etiquette
Guide to Africa and the Middle East: Everything You Need to Know
for Business and Travel Success. 2002. Web. 27 Aug. 2015Morrison,
Terri; Conaway. A. Wayne. Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands. 2nd ed. 1995,
2006 Imprint. 26 Aug. 2015Ogbonna, Chidiebere. "Cultural Issues
About Doing Business In Nigeria: Case Study For Thurmo Oy." May
2010. Web. 29 Aug. 2015Ojo, Jide. The Erosion of Nigeria Cultural
Values. The Punch: April 2, 2014. Web. 14 Sept. 2015
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