How to communicate with elders?
Speak in lower voice and include respectful words. They will be glad if you would talk about well arranged ideas with correct logic.
- Say “Ta amar sain bain uu?” when you greet them
-“Mende, sain bain uu huhee?” when they answer you
- Say “Sain” to them
Avoid starting to talk ahead of elders. Refrain talking as if you know a lot more than them. Avoid telling them about obvious ideas. Refrain pointing to elders and show bodily signs. Do not seat crossing your legs around the elders. Speak in lower voice and include respectful words. They will be glad if you would talk about well arranged ideas with correct logic.
-“Mende, sain bain uu huhee?” when they answer you
- Say “Sain” to them
Avoid starting to talk ahead of elders. Refrain talking as if you know a lot more than them. Avoid telling them about obvious ideas. Refrain pointing to elders and show bodily signs. Do not seat crossing your legs around the elders. Speak in lower voice and include respectful words. They will be glad if you would talk about well arranged ideas with correct logic.