Do and don't in Cameroon

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expat.comYour favourite team20 November 2008 09:17:46

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Are you living in Cameroon? We need you to share your experience of the local customs

Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Cameroon?

Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Cameroon?

Thanks!

jade Member

Member since 07 April 2009

jadeMember18 April 2009 11:28:22

Hello,

We are going to move to Douala in a couple of months, We would like to know the answers you received for the questions about Douala but I can't find it. Can you tell me please how to do ?
Thank you and regards
Jade

paul haigh Member

Member since 13 November 2008

paul haighMember18 April 2009 20:50:37

hi

my name is Paul i have lived in cameroon for two years now, Please ask me any question or things you need to know about Douala, i will be happy to help you, my email address is paulhaighs@gmail.com

reguards
paul

Delphine et Raph Active member

Member since 31 August 2008

Delphine et RaphActive member03 May 2009 11:16:46

Dear Jade,

If you can read French, you can have a look at our blog:

There are some information that may be of interest for you.

Kind regards.

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Jam9 Guest

Jam9Guest26 June 2010 00:27:32

Do be open minded
Don't be easily offended
Don't act scared
Do be willing to try the local cuisine
Do know at least a bit of French
Do learn about the banking system here before opening an account (nightmare!!)
Do participate in events with the locals (such as marriages) if the opportunity is offered

Other than that, I think all else is simple and natural.

Delphine et Raph Active member

Member since 31 August 2008

Delphine et RaphActive member27 June 2010 09:42:54

You are absolutely right. Except for opening a bank account. Fortunately, you have a few banks able to give you a reasonably good service.

Best regards.