Uncultured?
I am Nigerian and I am proud to be one. It is a strong part of our culture to be courteous to others and especially to those who are older. Although this is sadly no longer being practiced in the cities, don't be surprised to be greeted warmly especially in the morning by a total stranger in the not too urban parts of the country. And we also give a special respect to our elders to the point of bowing very low and sometimes prostrating before them when greeting them. Females don't prostrate or bow, only males do. Females kneel or give a low curtsey when greeting an older person. When handing over something to an older person, a male will give a slight bow while a female will curtsey. Sadly, most part of our culture is being eroded by westernisation and most of our youths no longer practice these things. That's a story for another day. In all these, the Yorubas have carved a niche in greeting and showing courtesy. The Yorubas are predominant in the South Western part of