Language/Wolof/Culture/Hierarchy

Hierarchy in where people sit and in what order they speak is important. Don’t start the meeting without the dignitaries (village chief/sous-préfet/etc.) who will be attending.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Wolof Culture Politeness and Respect, Wolof Culture: History and Traditions of Art and Music, Traditional Dishes & Geographic Features.

Source

http://publish.illinois.edu/wolof201fall14/files/2014/08/NEW_WOLOF_BOOK.pdf

Other Lessons

• Taajabòon
• Baptism or naming ceremony
• Shameful diseases
• Setting time
• Giving directions
• Gender consideration
• Sërice or travel gifts
• Visiting a sick person
• Family
• How to deal with caste