Tradition and CUlture
Tradition- Men usually shake hands when greeting one another during an initial meeting as well as in formal situations. Hugging and backslapping are greetings among friends and family members some may kiss on the cheek. Women kiss each other, starting with the left cheek and then switching to the right cheek. Some will kiss one cheek, but most kiss two or four or even up 8 times. A handshake is common for meetings. Greetings are very important and lengthy exchange of questions regarding your health, the well-being of your family and general pleasantries. Asking someone a direct question without going through the greeting questions first, is usually considered very rude.
Food- Food in Afghanistan is usually flat bread cooked on an iron plate and scrambled eggs prepared with tomatoes and onions is a common meal. Afghans use their right hand to eat from a bowl on the floor and when guests are not in the home Afghans share food. meat is only eaten from animals that are slaughtered to Islamic law; alcohol, pork, and wild boar are not consumed, some people secretly make wine for drinking at home. On special occasions pilau rice is served with meat, carrots, raisin, or peas. The meat is mutton, but chicken, beef, and camel also are consumed. Kebabs, fried crepes filled with leeks, ravioli, and noodle soup also are prepared.
Food- Food in Afghanistan is usually flat bread cooked on an iron plate and scrambled eggs prepared with tomatoes and onions is a common meal. Afghans use their right hand to eat from a bowl on the floor and when guests are not in the home Afghans share food. meat is only eaten from animals that are slaughtered to Islamic law; alcohol, pork, and wild boar are not consumed, some people secretly make wine for drinking at home. On special occasions pilau rice is served with meat, carrots, raisin, or peas. The meat is mutton, but chicken, beef, and camel also are consumed. Kebabs, fried crepes filled with leeks, ravioli, and noodle soup also are prepared.