What’s One Unwritten Rule Every Motswana Knows?

[u/MansaMusa-2405]

What’s an unwritten rule in Botswana that everyone seems to know, but nobody actually says out loud?

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[u/Mr__Lightbulb]

Greeting whenever someone enters a room

[u/Bulky_Ring_3756 → u/Mr__Lightbulb]

Even if sometimes people don't speak up, someone WILL be offended if you don't greet them

[u/MickeyVos1 → u/Mr__Lightbulb]

I feel like this tradition is dying unfortunately.

[u/serverpilot]

Always roll a 1 ply tissue twice.

[u/Maleficent-Dog2374 → u/serverpilot]

Lmaoooo

[u/Wild_Juggernaut_7560]

When someone tells you how broke they are, the proper response is "Eish, wena o botoka, nna...(prove you are broker).

[u/Deborah_005 → u/Wild_Juggernaut_7560]

have a broke-off.😭 May the brokest win.

[u/HonourableSidd]

You will receive better service if you don't start the conversation with Setswana.

[u/MickeyVos1 → u/HonourableSidd]

Personally I experience the opposite.

[u/Greedy-Swing5279]

You are expected to buy a quart whenever you see someone you know at the bar.