culture   Somali

6 commonsense assertions
Concepts (6) camels (1) traditional somali hospitality (1) marriage (1) hospitality (1) tea (1) greetings (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 camels Somali Camels are highly valued in Somali culture for transportation, trade, and as a source of milk and meat. 6
2 traditional somali hospitality Somali Somali culture emphasizes extended hospitality with humility and generosity towards guests. 6
3 marriage Somali Marriage in Somali culture includes arranged unions, extensive family participation, and acceptance of polygamy. 3
4 hospitality Somali Somali culture values generous treatment of guests with offerings of food and drinks. 2
5 tea Somali Tea is popular in Somali culture and is served with spices, milk, and sugar. 2
6 greetings Somali In Somali culture, greetings involve handshakes, embracing, and the common phrase 'salaam alaykum' meaning 'peace be upon you'. 1