Your experience of culture shock in Gabon

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP19 August 2015 07:10:31

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Hi,

Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes.

How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Gabon.

What is your advice regarding the don聮ts and what would you recommend to avoid any mistake?

Thank you in advance for sharing your stories,

Christine

Justin Pinto New member

Member since 11 October 2013

Justin PintoNew member07 September 2015 12:10:12

7-Sep.-2015

A welcome culture-shock for me during my stay in Gabon: I noticed that many homes did not have grills over their windows.

The hand-clapping and dancing during church services was a first for me. The church services in my homeland are very subdued. I must say that I enjoyed the vibrancy of the church services in Gabon.

Raining during Christmas and New Year: This was also new to me, though it once did rain in my hometown during Christmas (and what a disappointment that was!).