Serrekunda

Do’s & Dont’s

Serrekunda‚ Do‚s

  • Take out holiday insurance before travelling;
  • take your‚ anti-Malaria‚ medications regularly
  • take your footwear off before entering a house;
  • greet‚ people with your right hand;
  • ask for permission before taking‚ photos;
  • avoid walking alone at night or in isolated places;
  • be cautious of giving rides to people you don’t know;
  • know very well the person you give your address to;
  • put‚ money‚ in a safe pocket or purse;
  • introduce potential friends to your host‚ family‚ or colleagues;
  • visit public places and use public transportation when possible;

Serrekunda Don‚ts

  • expose large sums ofmoney‚ when on holiday;
  • display physical affection in the open.
  • smellfood‚ before eating it;
  • point at individuals with your finger;
  • hold food with your left hand;
  • be judgmental aboutreligion;
  • be overly friendly with people’s wives or husbands
  • offer your left hand to receive things;
  • handle animals (especially monkeys, canines and cats);
  • swim in fresh water, particularly theriver
  • drink‚ alcohol in an Islamic‚ compound