Cultural Notes 3
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During Prayer times, do not plan to meet people,
unless you meet generally around that time. It is also not an appropriate time
to try to buy something, as the seller may be praying (although you can always
just wait for a few minutes until he finishes.
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The hot part of the day is for drinking tea
and/or napping. You will not be expected to work/go anywhere then.
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Appearance is very important in Senegal. The clothes you wear reflects how you think
about the people you’re interacting with, and how much you respect them. Use
local work partners as models on to dress.
Like America, your clothes convey a first impression on the person you
are meeting, and it is generally better to be overdressed than underdressed.
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