The Big Five, Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost point of Africa, the border between two oceans, safaris, Kruger Park, whales, caves, ostriches, nature reserves, Nelson Mandela and surfing.
01.01 New Year
December 21.03, Human Rights Day
August 27.04, Freedom Day
February 16.06, Youth Day
August 09.08, National Women's Day
September 24.09, Heritage Day
November 16.12, Day of Reconciliation
December 25.12, Christmas
Neutral:
– A handshake is a standard greeting, often accompanied by a smile and eye contact.
– A hug or a pat on the back is a greeting among friends and family.
– A thumbs up is a sign of approval, “everything is good.”
– The “OK” gesture (a ring made with the thumb and index finger) – usually means “everything is fine.”
– A slight nod of the head is a sign of agreement or greeting.
– Waving your hand is a greeting or a farewell.
– “Handshake with variations” (handshake with a snap of fingers or a clap) is popular among young people and in African communities.
– The “shake-off” gesture (a sharp shake of the hand, fingers spread out) is an expression of sympathy or empathy for someone else’s pain, used as an empathic sign.
Offensive:
– The middle finger is extremely offensive, as in other countries.
– The V-sign with the palm facing inward (fingers up, palm facing you) is perceived as an insult (according to the British tradition).
– Pointing a finger at a person is considered rude.
– Tapping on the forehead or temple is a hint that the person is “crazy”.
– Overly aggressive hand gestures can be perceived as a threat.
– “Figa” (thumb between index and middle fingers) is a rude gesture, also found in South Africa.
10111 police
10177, emergency medical care
10178, fire department
– Nelson Mandela, President, Nobel laureate
– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop, Nobel laureate
– Albert Luthuli, Nobel laureate
– Charlize Theron, actress
– Trevor Noah, comedian
- display of apartheid symbols
– export of diamonds and gold without a license
– visiting areas with high crime rates at night
– photographing military installations
- participation of foreigners in rallies
– When meeting, it is customary to shake hands or kiss on the cheek
– Family ties play an important role
– Polite address and a calm tone are required.
– In restaurants, it is customary to greet and say goodbye to the staff.
– Politeness and punctuality are required
First (in the world)
– The first FIFA World Cup in Africa (2010, South Africa)
– The first African Nobel laureate president (Nelson Mandela, 1993)
– The first nuclear reactor in Africa (SAFARI-1, 1965)
– The world's first large-scale industrial synthetic fuel project (Sasol, 1950s)
– The world's first finds of the oldest remains of Homo sapiens (Sterkfontein, "Cradle of Humankind")
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The oldest astrobleme in the world (Vredefort, 2,02 billion years old)
– The richest floristic region in the world (Cape Floristic Region)
– The largest population of white sharks is off the coast
– The most famous apartheid museum in the world (Johannesburg)
– Africa's most famous prison island (Robben Island)
Records (one of the most) in the world
- One of the largest gold producers
– One of the largest platinum producers
- One of the largest diamond producers
- One of the largest wine producers
- One of the largest coal producers
- One of the largest beer producers
– One of the largest astronomy centers (SKA – Square Kilometre Array)
– One of the most famous jazz festivals in the world (Cape Town Jazz Festival)
– One of the most famous Nobel laureate writers (J.M. Coetzee)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest rate of HIV infection in the world
– The highest level of income inequality (Gini)
– The highest murder rate among major countries
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest unemployment rates
- One of the highest crime rates
– One of the highest levels of poverty
– One of the highest rates of tuberculosis
– One of the highest levels of gender-based violence
– greeting / Hello / hello
– gratitude / Thank you / thank you
– please / Please / please
– sorry / Sorry / sorry
– Where is the bus…? / Where is the bus…? / where is the bus
– How much is the ticket? / How much is the ticket? / how much is the ticket?
– pharmacy / Pharmacy / pharmacy
– I need a doctor / I need a doctor
– I need help / I need help / I need help
– Call the police / Call the police
– Call an ambulance / Call an ambulance
– Very tasty! / Delicious! / delicious
– The bill, please / The bill, please
– toast / Cheers! (To your health!)
– joke / In South Africa, penguins walk on beaches!
First (in the world)
– The first FIFA World Cup in Africa (2010, South Africa)
– The first African Nobel laureate president (Nelson Mandela, 1993)
– The first nuclear reactor in Africa (SAFARI-1, 1965)
– The world's first large-scale industrial synthetic fuel project (Sasol, 1950s)
– The world's first finds of the oldest remains of Homo sapiens (Sterkfontein, "Cradle of Humankind")
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The oldest astrobleme in the world (Vredefort, 2,02 billion years old)
– The richest floristic region in the world (Cape Floristic Region)
– The largest population of white sharks is off the coast
– The most famous apartheid museum in the world (Johannesburg)
– Africa's most famous prison island (Robben Island)
Records (one of the most) in the world
- One of the largest gold producers
– One of the largest platinum producers
- One of the largest diamond producers
- One of the largest wine producers
- One of the largest coal producers
- One of the largest beer producers
– One of the largest astronomy centers (SKA – Square Kilometre Array)
– One of the most famous jazz festivals in the world (Cape Town Jazz Festival)
– One of the most famous Nobel laureate writers (J.M. Coetzee)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest rate of HIV infection in the world
– The highest level of income inequality (Gini)
– The highest murder rate among major countries
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest unemployment rates
- One of the highest crime rates
– One of the highest levels of poverty
– One of the highest rates of tuberculosis
– One of the highest levels of gender-based violence
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (barbecue, buri)
– Nature and safari
– Music and dancing
– Sports (rugby, cricket)
- Wine
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and apartheid
– Social conflicts
- Economic difficulties
- Personal income
– go on safari in Kruger
– walk around Cape Town
– wine tasting in Stellenbosch
– swim in the ocean
The Big Five, Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost point of Africa, the border between two oceans, safaris, Kruger Park, whales, caves, ostriches, nature reserves, Nelson Mandela and surfing.
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World
01.01 New Year
December 21.03, Human Rights Day
August 27.04, Freedom Day
February 16.06, Youth Day
August 09.08, National Women's Day
September 24.09, Heritage Day
November 16.12, Day of Reconciliation
December 25.12, Christmas
Neutral:
– A handshake is a standard greeting, often accompanied by a smile and eye contact.
– A hug or a pat on the back is a greeting among friends and family.
– A thumbs up is a sign of approval, “everything is good.”
– The “OK” gesture (a ring made with the thumb and index finger) – usually means “everything is fine.”
– A slight nod of the head is a sign of agreement or greeting.
– Waving your hand is a greeting or a farewell.
– “Handshake with variations” (handshake with a snap of fingers or a clap) is popular among young people and in African communities.
– The “shake-off” gesture (a sharp shake of the hand, fingers spread out) is an expression of sympathy or empathy for someone else’s pain, used as an empathic sign.
Offensive:
– The middle finger is extremely offensive, as in other countries.
– The V-sign with the palm facing inward (fingers up, palm facing you) is perceived as an insult (according to the British tradition).
– Pointing a finger at a person is considered rude.
– Tapping on the forehead or temple is a hint that the person is “crazy”.
– Overly aggressive hand gestures can be perceived as a threat.
– “Figa” (thumb between index and middle fingers) is a rude gesture, also found in South Africa.
10111 police
10177, emergency medical care
10178, fire department
– Nelson Mandela, President, Nobel laureate
– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop, Nobel laureate
– Albert Luthuli, Nobel laureate
– Charlize Theron, actress
– Trevor Noah, comedian
- display of apartheid symbols
– export of diamonds and gold without a license
– visiting areas with high crime rates at night
– photographing military installations
- participation of foreigners in rallies
– When meeting, it is customary to shake hands or kiss on the cheek
– Family ties play an important role
– Polite address and a calm tone are required.
– In restaurants, it is customary to greet and say goodbye to the staff.
– Politeness and punctuality are required
– greeting / Hello / hello
– gratitude / Thank you / thank you
– please / Please / please
– sorry / Sorry / sorry
– Where is the bus…? / Where is the bus…? / where is the bus
– How much is the ticket? / How much is the ticket? / how much is the ticket?
– pharmacy / Pharmacy / pharmacy
– I need a doctor / I need a doctor
– I need help / I need help / I need help
– Call the police / Call the police
– Call an ambulance / Call an ambulance
– Very tasty! / Delicious! / delicious
– The bill, please / The bill, please
– toast / Cheers! (To your health!)
– joke / In South Africa, penguins walk on beaches!
First (in the world)
– The first FIFA World Cup in Africa (2010, South Africa)
– The first African Nobel laureate president (Nelson Mandela, 1993)
– The first nuclear reactor in Africa (SAFARI-1, 1965)
– The world's first large-scale industrial synthetic fuel project (Sasol, 1950s)
– The world's first finds of the oldest remains of Homo sapiens (Sterkfontein, "Cradle of Humankind")
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The oldest astrobleme in the world (Vredefort, 2,02 billion years old)
– The richest floristic region in the world (Cape Floristic Region)
– The largest population of white sharks is off the coast
– The most famous apartheid museum in the world (Johannesburg)
– Africa's most famous prison island (Robben Island)
Records (one of the most) in the world
- One of the largest gold producers
– One of the largest platinum producers
- One of the largest diamond producers
- One of the largest wine producers
- One of the largest coal producers
- One of the largest beer producers
– One of the largest astronomy centers (SKA – Square Kilometre Array)
– One of the most famous jazz festivals in the world (Cape Town Jazz Festival)
– One of the most famous Nobel laureate writers (J.M. Coetzee)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest rate of HIV infection in the world
– The highest level of income inequality (Gini)
– The highest murder rate among major countries
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest unemployment rates
- One of the highest crime rates
– One of the highest levels of poverty
– One of the highest rates of tuberculosis
– One of the highest levels of gender-based violence
It is customary to discuss:
– National cuisine (barbecue, buri)
– Nature and safari
– Music and dancing
– Sports (rugby, cricket)
- Wine
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and apartheid
– Social conflicts
- Economic difficulties
- Personal income
– go on safari in Kruger
– walk around Cape Town
– wine tasting in Stellenbosch
– swim in the ocean
Regions of South Africa...