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The cultural situation in Cape Verde is like nothing you have ever experienced. The historical and cultural past has left a sense of Africa and Europe blended. To foreigners, it often feels both, strange and familiar at the same time: The deep spirit of Africa is always present, but the influences of different European cultures – Portugues, British and more – is visible in the people, houses and culture. The International influences have gotten more intense with the growing number of emigrants, also called “diaspora” people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, traveling to Cabo Verde is unlike any other country in Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 behaviors you might find different in Cabo Verde than in your own country<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a Westerner, it can be confusing not to know the habits and ways of another country, and sometimes the strangest cultural misunderstandings can happen. So it is good to know in advance, how people and things work in the country you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have summed up the most important confusing cultural things for you to prepare and go with the flow easier:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking very slowly – people having no stress at all<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is no stress in Cabo Verde. Especially walking is in slow motion – because there is just no rush in a place where everything is in reach. If you are someone that likes to blend in and go with the locals, you just need to slow down, too. Otherwise you will be sticking out like a sore thumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People talk loud. Very loud. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to one another with a raised voice does not mean anyone shouts or fights in Cabo Verde. It’s just talking and discussing things normally. To westerners it might sound like excitement – but remember it most likely is just passionate talk. Cape Verdeans (Creoles) love to sit together in bars and cafes, watch football, talk, shout and comment (shout) the game. Which brings us to the next point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Football is lived by (almost) everyone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Football is a major topic among locals. They live football. While this is nothing unique, as we find football culture in most countries, in Cape Verde it is rare to find someone that is not into the sport. If you do like football, too, this gives you an huge opportunity to get into contact and first talks with locals. And if you do not, you can still ask for the favorite team and start your contact from there…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People might not greet you in the shops and restaurants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People in Cape Verde often seem shy in a sense and often you won’t be asked what you would like to order or buy. Depending on how touristic a location is people are not accustomed to talk in foreign languages. Our advice is, don’t take it personal, put on a friendly smile, ask what you want in English – you most likely will get a smile back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People driving only 5 miles an hour – it can happen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cape Verde is very safe to drive within urban area. People usually drive relaxed and rather slowly, but in the flow. During night time, you might find that one or the other drives extraordinarily slowly… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People of Cabo Verde are called like their language creole<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

“Crioulo” refers not only to the local language – an interesting mix between Portugues and African languages – but also to the people themselves. A Cape-Verdian man is a “Criol” and a woman a “Criola”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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