Polygamy is common in South Africa, especially in rural areas where families lead simple lives centered around farming and mining, while urban life is faster-paced. Social and business etiquette varies by ethnic heritage, with a tendency to avoid confrontation and favor face-to-face meetings. Notably, South Africa boasts Table Mountain as the world's oldest mountain and is a leading fruit exporter.

1. SOUTH AFRICA
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2. Polygamy is a
common practice in
South Africa.
Families in rural
areas lead simple lives.
Farms and mining
dominate rural
family life.
Urban family
life is more fast
paced and
modern.
Family Life
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3. Social Etiquette
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A handshake and smile will
almost always suffice.
Many women do not shake
hands but merely nod their
heads, so it is best to wait
for a woman while greeting.
There are several greeting styles in South Africa depending upon ethnic heritage.

4. Business Etiquette
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South Africans, for the most part,
want to maintain harmonious
working relationship so they will
avoid confrontation.
They often use metaphors and
sports analogies to make a point.
Most South Africans prefer
face-to-face meetings.

5. Trivia
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Table Mountain in
Cape Town is
believed to be the
oldest mountain in
the world.
South Africa is the
2nd largest fruit
exporter in the world.
South Africa has the
longest wine route
in the world.

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