I was invited to Sunday dinner at an Ethiopian home. What is some etiquette I need to know?

They are Christian and they are all women. I am curious if any Ethiopian people could give me some tips on table manners, if I should bring a small gift, etc... They are very nice people and I do not wish to offend them. I have visited their home numerous times but it has never been at all formal and I have never dined with them.
I was invited to Sunday dinner at an Ethiopian home. What is some etiquette I need to know?
You'd treat them with the same respect as you'd treat everyone else. You're not Ethiopian so they won't expect you to behave like one. Just try to follow what they do somewhat and enjoy yourself. If they've moved to your country then they've probably assimilated some what, too.











- Pepper.
Reply:Main thing: relax and have a good time.





-A gift would be appreciated. A bottle of wine would do perfectly.


-If someone stands up to feed you a mouthful, you can not refuse. It would embarass the one offering to feed you. You must accept TWO feeds, called 'Gursha' in Amharic, and THEN you can refuse.





Apart from that just do whatever they do and relax! Nobody's keeping scores! The main thing about having Ethiopian food (which is served on a large platter and everyone eats from it - especially when it's a holiday) is that it's more of a closeness thing.








So again ... just have fun!





One Love !!!


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Reply:When you walk inside, shake each persons hand slightly bowing (ELDERS FIRST!!) And ask Dena Nachu? (that means "how are you?")


Before eating,most ethiopians will pray. During the prayer just fold your hands like them and close your eyes. Eating ethiopian food is pretty hard, but there are tutorials on the internet.Make sure you are careful,because you might end up getting food all over yourself...lol. At the end of the meal before you leave, shake everyones hand, and thank them for the meal.





im ethiopian :)
Reply:Do bring a gift - flowers would be nice. Maybe they go barefoot inside - if so take off your shoes at the door. They may ask you to say grace. If so :"For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly grateful." Bon appetit!
Reply:Ethiopian,make sure to be humble respectfull and take things as they come you will be fine man