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1 Ghana

2 PLACE :West Africa Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north,Togo to the east,and the Gulf of Guinea to the south

3 PEOPLE population of about 23.9 million

4 Main ethnic group : Akan(49
Main ethnic group : Akan(49.3%),it is home to more than 100 different ethnic groups. Two special customs

5 Eating vegetarian food: use wheat, cornmeal, rice and cassava to cook

6 Beer, cocoa ,coffee and green tea are their favorite drinks .

7 Entertainment Asatse Highlife singer Kojo Antwi

8 Entertainment Bamaya Adowa kpanlongo Klama

9 GREETING a handshake with the right hand is the most common form

10 Between women and women Between men and women
Between men and men

11 Religions Christian 63% indigenous Beliefs 21%, Muslim 16%

12 China 93% a combination of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism
7% other includes Christians, Protestants, Catholics, Mormons, Muslims and Jews.

13 Gift Giving: 2.Don’t bring a gift. 3. never use left hand when giving
1.Gifts need not be expensive. 2.Don’t bring a gift. 3. never use left hand when giving 4.Gifts should be wrapped. 5.Gifts are not always opened when received.

14 China: a. Gifts are not usually exchanged at the meeting.
b. Avoid gifts of knives, scissors, letter openers, Clocks, cut flowers and anything in groups of 4 c. Receive and give gifts with two hands. 

15 Students want? 1.Democracy 2.Encourging 3.storytelling

16 BODY LANGUAGE 1.Eye contact 2.Gestures

17 Direct eye contact 2. Children 3. Women

18 1.To beckon someone 2.Hiss 3.Kiss
GESTURES 1.To beckon someone 2.Hiss 3.Kiss

19 1.Women’s roles 2.Westeners and foreigners
Gender 1.Women’s roles 2.Westeners and foreigners

20 Communication style to be direct, but polite Safe topics;
Avoid speaking about politics at an initial meetings.

21 View of time Ghanaians are known to be late to meetings.
The country has started a television advertising campaign to encourage timeliness.

22 View of time why people are late?
Living without the means of modern conveniences.

23 Business rules Titles & Business Cards “Sir” or “Madame”
It is always advisable to give and receive cards with the right hand.

24 Business rules DRESS:. For Men- nice pants, a collared shirt, and a tie.  For Women- Conservative dresses Avoid too revealing or tight fitting.

25 Business rules meetings show up on time
even though you may end up waiting.  small talk is almost always expected.

26 Business rules Negotiations exercise patience Bargaining is a way
of life, a way of interaction, and very expected.

27 conclusion Ghana is a beautiful place we all love it
Geography People and population Meeting greetings Eating Entertainment Student rules about classroom Gift giving belief Body language and Gestures Gender socializing Communication style View of time Business rules Addressing people Ghana is a beautiful place we all love it

28 Ghana Thank you


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