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Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Sapiosexuality(m): 9:39am On Jun 01, 2017 |
philosophie:You guys should stop all these Soldier jokes. It's worsening the situation. 2 Likes |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by BalogunIdowu(m): 9:40am On Jun 01, 2017 |
nigerian bossy things... |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Husty(m): 9:43am On Jun 01, 2017 |
praise1705: Put some respeck on it ma. It should be 'É how are you' |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Husty(m): 9:46am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by adeoba2008(m): 9:50am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by donjahsy(m): 9:51am On Jun 01, 2017 |
It would do us all good if we don't let go of our way of life (culture).. in African setting, adding sir definitely makes the whole thing so respectful and cultured while in the western countries it might not be easily noticed when sir is not used. bottom line is, use sir which is more appropriate. personal view though. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by grafitti(m): 9:52am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Airoflaw:Good! It shows d dog was well brought up! #good~home~training |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by mmsen: 9:54am On Jun 01, 2017 |
danidon08: Rome ultimately burned to the ground because it was set its ways. Adapt or die might be true for individuals but it's also true for societies. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Bondesniger(m): 9:55am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Evil isn’t the real threat to the world. Stupid is just as destructive as Evil, maybe more so, and it’s a hell of a lot more common. What we really need is a crusade against Stupid. That might actually make a difference. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Frenchie1: 10:00am On Jun 01, 2017 |
How are you is very simple English that requires a very simple answer ' I'm fine, thanks or I'm not . C'mon sense is no longer c'mon anymore...such a shame to see how bosses treat their employees in Nigeria. Please educate me on " what are your rights as an employee in Nigeria " |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by joenor(m): 10:02am On Jun 01, 2017 |
My broda those one are poverty oriented ones, even my baby ask me dad how are you? what's there?? Airoflaw: |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Nobody: 10:14am On Jun 01, 2017 |
If you want to test the true character of an average Nigerian, just place them a little above their peers. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by jstan(m): 10:19am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Naija mentality, there is nothing in saying how are u to ur boss But we take it to the other way round |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by timoteus(m): 10:26am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Our culture is ours We don't have to copy everything even disrespect 1 Like
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Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by mbhs139(m): 10:27am On Jun 01, 2017 |
babythug: Yes, in the Yoruba culture to be specific: you don't ask your elders "ba wo ni"? It is wrong. So, I think the boss is Yoruba, and most have interpreted it that way. You simply greet your elders by saying "Good Morning..." with a "...Sir" to accompany it, otherwise, you're being disrespectful. Meanwhile, don't forget we're talking about "...in some culture" like you put it. So, don't generalise my statement. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Josmila(m): 10:31am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Stupid naija mentality.. I remember back in '07 when my friend served in a stock brokerage firm in V/I, the first day he resumed work, he was meant to see the MD, a yoruba man, he greeted and added 'sir', the man immediately told him it's just Tola, "Call me Tola, he said" and proceeded to tell him, "you address everyone by their first name and that's it" Try that in some offices, and you'll get the bashing of your life. You must put Mr/Mrs while addressing some of them to avoid questions like "am I your mate?, are we equals?" LOL Well, mine has always been a case of addressing superiors with 'Sir', 'Ma' or 'Madam', and I'm not complaining either 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by giftspta(f): 10:42am On Jun 01, 2017 |
All boss are not the same , understand your boss and act accordingly. Moreover body language speaks louder than words, boss response would have been due to contradictory body language than words being spelled out so the response. Things goes beyond adding Sir or Maa but to exhibit right posture and body language. Human brain believes more what they see through eyes than ears. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by jaxxy(m): 10:46am On Jun 01, 2017 |
He used to saying how are u jack? To his boss over there. Sorry my nigga |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by banmee(m): 10:51am On Jun 01, 2017 |
danidon08: I have one better; When in a zoo, always act like an animal. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Jakumo(m): 10:52am On Jun 01, 2017 |
In Nigerianese English, the greeting "How are you ?" is loaded with hidden meaning, whereby such a greeting is NEVER offered by a subordinate to a superior, given that the real meaning is as follows : " I grudgingly acknowledge your pathetic and pointless hand-to-mouth existence, you insignificant little poverty-stricken sub-human waste of space, and may you remain in utter, abject poverty until hell freezes over." This subliminal message is ONLY appropriate when delivered by a RICH person to a poor one, and NEVER the other way around. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by banmee(m): 10:52am On Jun 01, 2017 |
timoteus: It is not culture. It is a slave mentality. This is the reason people like buhari are still "leading" you. |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by achu442(m): 10:53am On Jun 01, 2017 |
Africans and backward.mentality. Does " sir or " madam" signify respect? No, it doesn't. It's just a normal salutation to a male or female. It's pride on the boss side.Nothing like culture. |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Izychi: 11:18am On Jun 01, 2017 |
freebreezeyz: You've got a point though. But can u tell me why that's not done in the military in any nation on earth? |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by ehinmowo: 11:24am On Jun 01, 2017 |
it is oyinbo foolishness dt affected d guy...it is nt out of place for Nigerians to consider it rude. d same wey u wud if a small boy in ur street tap ur shoulder and say those words to u. or u wud if u greet ur student and he replies with d same words.... d fact is dt in some occasions, d words are rude....forget oyinbo's bullshit 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by 1metre: 11:37am On Jun 01, 2017 |
freebreezeyz:I totally agree with u. I warned my siblings, my cousin and nephew never to address me using dee or ndaa. Call me by my names. |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by pweeryambre: 12:02pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
Some rude persons use that as a way of arrogance, not that they really care about your well being, but to show you are beneath them, if not how can u explain walking into the office and say good morning to a young Lady and she just raises her eye brows and say "how are you" and then continue to press her phone. you meet her next day and ask her the same" how are you" and then she snobs you. 1 Like |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Nhakeem(m): 1:01pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
LOL, One should probably have a change of Job. Services are suppose to be rendered in the best of environments and conditions, else it's almost slavery, given that money charges hands. On a different note though: What's with employers not wanting to pay salaries till 6-10th of the new month? Money way em go still pay, abi Em dey hope say RAPTURE go happen and they will somehow be the only ones left to live on the money ABI WHAT!! ... I am not understanding this. The 'Boss baby movie', Highly recommended |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Nhakeem(m): 1:06pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
LOL, One should probably have a change of Job. Services are suppose to be rendered in the best of environments and conditions, else it's almost slavery, given that money charges hands. On a different note though: What's with employers not wanting to pay salaries till 6-10th of the new month? Money way em go still pay, abi Em dey hope say RAPTURE go happen and they will somehow be the only ones left to live on the money ABI WHAT!! ... I am not understanding this. |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by oblaak(m): 1:36pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
philosophie:Sharrap there. |
Re: Staff Asked His Nigerian Boss ‘How Are You?’. See Reply by Beganly: 1:57pm On Jun 01, 2017 |
[s][/s]the boss will be like the boss will be like the boss will be like
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