- Tip 11
- Try to be patient at all times in Nigeria - the more you push, the further away the decision might become.
- Tip 12
- English is very widely spoken in Nigeria and you are unlikely to meet any internationally-oriented business people or government officials who are not fairly fluent.
- Tip 13
- Try to address Nigerians using their titles (if they have one) as this shows respect to the status of the person.
- Tip 14
- Remember to shake hands with everybody when you enter a room and go through the obligatory, fairly lengthy introductions with warmth and good grace.
- Tip 15
- Be aware that Nigerians are likely to stand quite close to you. This should not be seen as threatening.
- Tip 16
- You are unlikely to meet women in senior positions within commercial organisations.
- Tip 17
- Dress smartly when you go to Nigeria. Your relative importance may be very largely judged on your appearance.
- Tip 18
- Try to avoid using your left hand when handing things to people, eating food etc.
- Tip 19
- A large part of the Nigerian population are Muslim so be aware of Muslim taboos on alcohol, pork, gambling etc.
- Tip 20
- Take care at all times and never go anywhere with people you do not trust or know quite well.
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