Greetings

Before visiting Burkina Faso, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the language, culture, and manners of the people here. The most typical way for guys to welcome other men is to shake hands with the right hand. When people are buddies, handshakes are frequently accompanied by a snap on the release. A simple proper handshake is all that is required when a woman greets another woman.

When men greet women, a handshake with the right hand is the most common form of greeting. It is also permissible to greet someone verbally or with a nod of acknowledgment. Especially, on holidays, there’s usually a handshake accompanied by head taps – touching the sides of your head to another person’s 4 times, 2 on each side. A respectful handshake is given with the right hand while the left hand holds the right elbow for youngsters to elders or lower-class to upper-class individuals.