Hello everyone, I fell in love with this Kenyan girl and things are going well, so Im supposed to meet her parents in Kenya soon. Ive never been to Kenya and am trying to get a notion of general rules/guidance/whats considered rude/whats considered nice and of course
how to impress her family and parents. More specific questions: Should I bring gifts? If yes should it be something basic like a bottle of wine or more specific like something from my culture? Would learning a bit of Swahili be appreciated (like basics)? All other
suggestions are appreciated - like how you show appreciation and respect in your culture. :) Extra info (dunno if its important): Im from Europe (never been to Africa), shes Kikuyu. Thank you!!!
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Should I bring gifts? Yes please, it's a basic common gesture and gesture to show your in laws to be. If yes should it be something basic like a bottle of wine or more specific like something from my culture? Idk why I laughed at the mention of wine . Hell
no, the old people don't know what's wine even. There is a local drink known as Muratina and that's the closest thing to alcoholic beverages that is known (if the parents actually consume it). As for a gift, context really matters. Are the parents Christians?
Traditionalist? Modern? So imo I would suggest you buy a goat and take to the parent (note this is not dowry) also a goat is cheap so don't worry (usually €40 to €60 there). Would learning a bit of Swahili be appreciated (like basics)? Yes please do, also
learn some basic stuff like greetings in the native language so as to be seen more welcoming and accommodative to their daughter. Other than that, Dress casually formally (casual formal), smile widely at her aunt's and possibly tip them with Kes 200 notes
(€1. 50), Buy for the uncles muratina. Buy the small kids some confectionery. Buy the father a 3 piece suit, the mother a nice dress and shawl. Smile at their bland dry jokes. Establish a friendly environment with your hosts and be prepared to be cheerful all
throughout so that you win the trust of the family and not be seen as a predatory white man . Cheers and good luck
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