Rumours

    Rumours are stories that we tell tale about without evidence. It is known in Nigeria as ''amebo'' or ''tatafo' 'and it is very common here. People manufacturing stories about people they don't like in order to cause confusion and hatred in the person's life or destabilize the person.

   Today take a few minutes and think. Think about the stories you told about someone you despised and try to make amends. Life is too short. If someone hurts you report them to God in prayer he is a better judge and rewarder of good and evil.

Stress Therapy

       Living in a metropolitan city like Lagos where the hustle and bustling for daily activities  is way beyond normal, the stress levels here are also very high. So much traffic, cost of living is high, accommodation is expensive, even the cost of transportation is expensive.

    People get so stressed that they get angry at every little provocation, and pour their frustrations on anyone available.

   Here is a little tip on how to reduce stress:

*  Try to eat healthy: Eat meals that are balanced with all the nutrients needed in the body. Eat fruits especially fruits that are in season. Try as much as you can never to skip breakfast because that is the most important meal of the day. Avoid foods with so much cholesterol.

*  Drink a lot of water : it keeps your system running as desired, and it gives your skin an awesome glow

*  Exercise: it strengthens your heart and muscles

*  Sleep well

*  Have some fun: Spend time with family and loved ones, watch a comedy because laughter is the best medicine.

The Nigerian Culture: Custom and Etiquette

Irrespective of all the negative publicity Nigeria is getting, I am proud to say I am a Nigerian. Yes I was born and bread in Nigeria, ''naija'' as my Warri people would say. Nigerians are outgoing and friendly generally.In Nigeria, Custom and tradition is very important and it is expected that the traditional etiquette are followed irrespective of your educational qualification.
                                                                                                                                                    Growing  up we experienced a lot of behaviours both formal and informal which were  acceptable norms.Here are a few of them:

(1) A handshake with a warm, welcoming smile is the most common form of greeting after which you must ask about the person's welfare.
(2) People like to be addressed by their academic, professional or honorific title and their surname.
(3)When greeting someone who is obviously much older, it is a sign of respect to bow the head or bend your knee.
(4) when  invited to dinner at someone’s house it is advisable to bring gifts  for the host as well as gifts for the children.
(5)In Nigeria we don't have a first name culture so always wait until invited before moving to a first-name basis.
(6) The infamous African time. Nigerians usually don't keep to time for any meeting though few enlightened ones are changing that attitude.    

What are the norms in your culture?