In light of my upcoming trip, I thought I would give you some interesting Do's and Don'ts of Burkinabe etiquette. (Given to me in a pamphlet from the organization I'm going on the trip with.) Greetings The person arriving on the scene should initiate the greetings. Eye contact is not direct. Greet the older or more respected persons of the group first. Always greet first, before business or chit-chat. Burkinabes like to shake hands. Women should not offer their hand first when shaking hands with men. In general, women should wait for men to offer their hand first. If hands are soiled or wet when shaking hands, one offers his forearm or wrist instead Eating Men and women will usually eat separately. Wash your hands before eating. Older more respected persons begin. Eat in front of yourself. Eat only with your right hand. Wash hands again after eating and say thank you by saying "barika" to each person beginn...