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gambiabev
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 Posted - 19 Feb 2014 : 17:20:52
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A close friend in Gambia has asked for help with a naming ceremony.
Can anyone confirm what the expectations are re food, entertainment, clothes etc and an idea of costs in £.
It seems very expensive to me and I am wary of spending so much on one day.
Can you do it cheaply without loosing face in the community, or are expectations always high?
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toubab1020
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Posted - 19 Feb 2014 : 19:58:15
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| Oh dear Gambiabev,exactly how long have you been in love with Gambia and Gambians ? and have yet to realise that you are a toubab,( I suppose U R anyway !!) MOST Gambians see toubabs as money on legs, ,sorry Gambians but its true, I also love Gambia and its people BUT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THE GAMBIAN SYSTEM OF MYMA MYMA!!!,don't know about the spelling but I don't think that matters, Gambians returning to Gambia after traveling outside the country for a period of time will also suffer this from MANY Gambians who have not traveled,can you please explain to Gambiabev who has yet to understand this unfortunate bit Gambian culture. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 19 Feb 2014 23:08:32 |
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jambo
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Posted - 22 Feb 2014 : 12:35:24
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hi there,
I would offer to pay for one thing only, maybe the price of a large bag of rice or some food stuff, like oil, onions. Ask them the cost and offer a donation. this way you can make the choice to buy all the items they want or just a token gesture. the costs can run away with you.
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Feb 2014 : 13:06:28
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Thanks Jambo. I think I will give a donation. Then they have to decide what is priority.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Feb 2014 : 17:11:12
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Thank you folks for clear advice to Gambiabev 
quote:
Originally posted by jambo
hi there,
I would offer to pay for one thing only, maybe the price of a large bag of rice or some food stuff, like oil, onions. Ask them the cost and offer a donation. this way you can make the choice to buy all the items they want or just a token gesture. the costs can run away with you.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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