Generally speaking, in Uganda...
* it is perfectly appropriate for men to hold hands and is in no way considered homosexual- the other day I saw two grown men interlocking fingers and it was no big deal
* Ugandans often say yes by either raising their eyebrows or by responding with hmm (almost as if they are deeply satisfied)
*Ugandans sometimes point with their lips
*it is looked down upon to eat and walk at the same time
*fruit and other snacks are referred to as 'something to eat' but not as food- only the items that will be consumed during a meal are referred to as 'food'. Also sometimes they pray, "Give us this day our daily food."
*It is considered rude to smell the food that is given to you- this shows distrust to the one cooking
*modesty in the U.S. is emphasized from the waist up, but modesty in Uganda is emphasized from the waist down
*to say "you look smart" means "you look nice" or "you look well dressed"
*to say "let me come" means "let me go" or "I'll be right back"
*it is seen as comical and no big deal to say to another 'akokoba' which means "I will beat you" - the other day my two-year-old niece said that to her mom and everyone laughed :)
[Silas, I don't advise trying that one out on Daddy] :)
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