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Threatening Safety Tips for Female Volunteers in Ethiopia
- You will commonly be asked about your marital status, so don’t say you are single unless you want to be with someone.
- Dressing in a culturally inappropriate way (short skirts, revealing tops, see-through clothing) will attract attention and harassment.
- Sitting with open legs, showing upper part of knees, or laughing loudly in the presence of older persons, especially for girls, is considered culturally inappropriate.
- It is not usually appreciated if Ethiopian women drink alcohol in a bar and get drunk. Therefore, it may not be appropriate – or safe! – for you.
Source
https://www.livelingua.com/peace-corps/Amharic/Amharic%20Peace%20Corps%20Language%20Manual-2015.pdf