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JARUSHUB:
There are certain unmistakable signs that you’re dealing with a typical Nigerian that are hard to ignore. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 unmistakable signs you’re dealing with a typical Nigerian.

After a Long Period of Separation, You’re Greeted With the State of your Weight

A typical Nigerian will break the ice with something like ‘you’ve added weight o!’ or ‘wow, you’re thinner now o, were you sick?’, when you see them again after a long period of separation. This is one of the major ways you’ll know you’re dealing with a typical Nigerian. They just can’t help it.

They Have Two Phones

This can definitely be considered the trademark of a typical Nigerian. The two phones usually consist of one smart-phone and one flip or classic mobile phone. It doesn’t matter if the smartphone is a dual-sim phone and there really isn’t a need for the other one, it’s just a necessary trademark for the typical Nigerian to have them both. Although, some argue that having two phones isn’t just to show off and it’s the current state of power in the country that makes it imperative to have a backup phone, in the event the battery of the other runs down and there is no opportunity to charge it. This is a valid argument and one of the major factors contributing to the two phone trademark of typical Nigerians. Other variations of the two phone trademark includes having one smart-phone and a blackberry smartphone.

They’re Extremely Security Conscious and Watchful

This is not without good reason, considering the security forces in the country isn’t exactly top-notch and the security situation in the country is also more or less a mess. Due to this fact, typical Nigerians are highly security conscious and are more inclined to be as secretive as possible with details of their private and personal life, sometimes even bordering on paranoia with how secretive they can be. There is of course the spiritual side, and the fact that it’s just not safe to be so open about your private life because of the ‘wicked souls’ that might hear about it and do all that’s within their power to work against your happiness, even going as far as dabbling in the diabolical. For these reasons and because of the many heart-wrenching stories of people that have at one point or the other been careless with their security and paid dearly for it, a typical Nigerian just can’t help but be extremely security conscious and watchful.

The Need to add ‘O’ and ‘Sha’ to their Sentences

These two slangs add ‘salt’ to a typical Nigerian’s lingua. The slangs are used for emphasis in most casual conversations engaged in by typical Nigerians and is not limited to class, as you can sometimes find even the wealthy casually making use of it in conversations. The two slangs can also be used to express mounting anger or irritation over an issue or subject of discussion.

They Call Strangers By Familiar Names

A typical Nigerian finds it easy to call a complete stranger by familiar and endearing names like ‘mummy’, ‘daddy’, ‘uncle’, ‘sister’, ‘aunty’, ‘chairman’, ‘oga’, ‘bros’, ‘dear’ etc. They do so as a sign of respect or to establish some kind of connection with the individual. Some do so because they simply don’t know the name of the person and don’t want to ask for it. General names for referring to strangers like ‘ma’, ‘madam’, ‘sir’, ‘young lady’, ‘young man’, ‘miss’, ‘mrs’, ‘mr’ etc. don’t seem to be enough for the typical Nigerian; however some argue that calling a stranger by familiar and endearing names is done because Nigerians generally have a familial culture that accords everyone with respect.

source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-unmistakable-signs-youre-dealing-typical-nigerian/

Does this mean that i am not a typical Nigerian .
I don't comment on people's weight except you ask me. I am not a weight police
I have just one phone. Have always had one.
I call strangers "ma, madam, sir".
But i add "sha" "o" to my vocabulary

Evaberry:
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some parents are really greedy

Allow her to enjoy her childhood

So you want to wait till your child is 21 to show her talents. That was in the olden days.

silvermist:
May 26

Same here

They can stay a weekend...a few days...a week tops. No living in

goingape1:
currently engage to a good woman!

take ya frustration elsewhere

You are the king of frustration. Hope you don't frustrate that "good" woman.
You come preaching about women being materialistic and with the same mouth u say you are engaged to a good woman. Continue.

Rexnegro:
igbos tenants most of Them are bad tenants in lagos....pay first year And then they show themselves. op hardly before You get such tenants.

I don't know if it is a trend. Our landladys mum kept shouting "aafe Igbo o". That she doesn't want ibo. She classified us a ibo since we are not yoruba or hausa. Even the ibo tenants at my bros house has destroyed the house and not paid for 1 and a half yrs. Their flat is in total shambles. I still think there are some good ibo tenants aside the ones that want to play a fast one

My husband that never bought the idea of a help is the one suggesting we get one soon. I didnt even bring it up but we have our ways Never say never.

unqombothi:
That's the thing. I'm surprised people think that is good money.

Don't you think he was investing the money and it was yielding profits. Or you think he was collecting the money and keeping it in a box.
How can u say 1m monthly is not much. It is not 50k o. Even people earning 50k have investment and other businesses.

goingape1:
ask google!




hey woman or whatever you call yourself, I have seen how ya women behave and do things base on experience and what I'm going to tell ya is that women( especially naija) place no value or self worth but only put priority base on material things.

I'm one of them? only a fool will brag on what so little he achieved and spent it on a woman thinking he is a man.

I won't tell you weather I'm financially stable or not but one thing I'm gonna tell ya is that when ya base ya judgement on material things, you only ended up with losers like the op who wrote that piece of shit.


so we should come and be telling ya female fairytale story


I DONT TAKE WOMEN LIKELY!

You were busy dating the same kind of girls and you come here ranting that women are materialistic. News flash...men are still marrying good women while you are there singing the same song.It would even be hard for a good woman to love you with that kind of attitude.
If women piss you off so much, you could consider swinging the other way.

ismokeweed:
And who do you blame for yours?

I don't blame. I live my life. Show me where blaming has ever helped anybody.

goingape1:
actually he/she is encouraging ladies to just sit down and open there smelly yansh for who them think is rich!

no wonder ritualist do enjoy using women as spare part

Are you one of them? Cos you seem to throw insults at women easily and talk down on them. You sound angry.
Your words are always uncultured and crude.

DouglasH92:
I've noticed that a lot of Nigerian men, especially on social media always make excuses for their financial inadequacies. Instead of them to keep quiet and focus on becoming financially well off, they will reveal their financial insecurities by demonizing and lambasting any woman who says she would rather date a guy who has money. Most times you will see them making comments like "Women are hoes" Women are gold diggers." "Women should focus on love and not on the financial state of the man"
You will even see them saying that women should try to manage with a man who is earning low and should stop aiming too high in terms of the financial capacities of the man they want because money isn't all that matters.

I have also noticed that these kind of men are usually lazy. Most of their time is spent on social media arguing, insulting women and complaining about how women love money so much. And these men are usually frustrated, broke and low achievers. It's not surprising that they are in the financial state they are in. Real men who have money don't complain like they do. They know how the world works and they work hard to be financially successful and they let their financial success speak for them and attract whatever kind of women they want. They don't spend all day on social media casting aspersions on women who prefer a certain kind of lifestyle and men who understand and can provide such lifestyle.

Seriously, if you are such a man I feel really sorry for you. No amount of whining and complaining will change your condition. Leave social media and go and hustle. If you have money you won't have time to worry about what women want.

Op u forgot to mention that they call Buhari' name everytime and blame him at everh slightest opportunity. They can blame the govt like kilode.

addictiv:
Let's face it...A lot of women get too comfortable once they get married. They stop being that sweet girl that the guy feel for. They become relaxed, get sloopy and loose their edge and game. It goes beyond shagging styles and looking good. Most women do not trully respect thier guy, do not give him attention, only make demands. Trust me if a woman is doing her job well. Her guy won't cheat. How many women here will actually sit with their man and listen to him recount his days activities? Most nights u come home and she is watching telemundo. She won't even listen to anything you say until the show ends. Tell me what the side chick has that u don't have? If she has all u have and is able to take ur man from u. Then obviously there is something wrong with u..I get sick when I see comments like "all men are polygamous" "all men cheat". These comments are propagated by women who try to hide their ineptitude and shortcomings under such generalist statements. A lot of guys go through hell in their homes. Some can't even sleep comfortably cos of another human being u married and brought into the house.. many women don't even know how their guys business runs, who his partners are, who his boss is, how much he earns but u ll be shocked a side babe will know all these because she is actually interested in the guys activities and actually pays attention to him. Women have turned their men to human atms and still maintain an entitled mindset. Thinking that because he is married to u and that u have kids for him is enough...wake up ladies u have to put the work in...

What about the men? Doesn't he slack also? Starts growing a pot belly, not maintaining good hygiene, spending time on his phone or supersports. Not helping around in the house...just acting like a stranger in his house.
Why is the women to make the marriage work? Check the marriage certificate...two people signed. Men also need to put in effort. They are not just in the marriage to be pleased

mickybeejay:
Can u marry that kind of person?

If he has an alternative source of income...yes. he does not have to be rich. I never dated a guy that could be termed as rich. Money was not my motivation.

Yimu...i will still get a househelp. Children will always know the difference between the househelp and the mother.

LoudNdclear:
Where did you get that information from? How do you know he doesn't own a house or any investment?

He didnt announce it on social media.

mickybeejay:
What if he has an ongoing project that he's working on before before the marriage and the project has started yielding a positive result( known to him only) and he's earning 35k at present........ can't he go ahead with the marriage?

If he is convinced. It is for his peace of mind.

goingape1:
in some point you encouraged him to do something betraying to his brother, in other word you advise him to be an opportunist (just like ya women).

life doesn't work that way!

if you are a woman you should think like a man.,....

Pls why should his brother pick who he dates? Because he has bought his life over? So by dating a woman he loves means he is betraying his brother. If this is how men think, i will pass.

goingape1:
if it is your brother I'm sure you will advise him not to improve on his career!

if you can say this to the op, you are a dream killer and by there words you shall know them.

I didn't mean to insult you but women like you should be aware of for all there ever think of is themselves

Hey hey! Slow down. Did i at any point in my post say the OP should not travel and improve his career?

OP MY ADVICE HAS BEEN MISREAD. I MEANT YOU SHOULD GRAB THE OPPORTUNITY OF GOING TO CANADA TO IMPROVE YOUR CAREER BUT THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR GIRL IF YOU TRULY LOVE HER JUST BECAUSE YOUR BROTHER SAYS YOU SHOULD.

HAPPY STUDYING OP

slinkman:
you might not know the experiences the big bro have had and is trying to save his junior bro from. Look at it from the angle of a senior bro using tough love on his junior bro to make him successful.. imagine if the senior bro didn't even care at all for him , he wouldn't even bother himself about sending him money since after he was fired , not to talk of sponsoring him abroad.. this is a good brother and if I have a big bro that always advices and protects me from gold diggers and mistakes, I'd cherish him forever. His big bro wants nothing from him other than his success

How does the bro know this one is a gold digger? Advice from older ones is good but not using "strongarm". Will the brother keep making decisions for him. At what point will he start making decisions for himself.
I have 5 older ones but none of them have ever insisted on their way for me no matter how much they have spent on me. They advice and allow me make the decision. If he makes a mistake on his life, it is better than the brother making it.

BlessedRayman:
I married with 40k as salary 2014. Today my take home monthly is 700k.

40k in 2014 compared to 35k in 2017...

mickybeejay:
You are making it sound as if that's what his salary will be throughout his lifetime. And what's ur definition for the so called great men.... To me great men are big thinkers who can capitalized on their ideas and put it into action, they are one who are persistent in achieving the big pictures

This definition of a great man means he won't be earning 35k when he gets married. Except he is just a thinker without action. The kind of men they call "acting big man"

slinkman:
if I am ever to invest money into anyone's life, not to talk of my brother who has been laid off work for quite a while, I'd be a fo0l not to care about his private life and advice him , giving him guidelines. What has the O.P gained financially, physically and mentally ever since he has been in a relationship with this girl ? I am not saying the girl is to be blamed for anything , but the O.P has to improve his life and he would only have years of regret ahead of him if he fails to do so. . His brother is in Canada, and doing just fine . If he goes over he will cope too and when it's time to settle down, that would be the least problem.

Do not get me wrong. The OP should grab the opportunity to go to Canada. But saying he has to give up his babe is the issue. The brother is not all knowing. He can give advice but still allow his brother to make the decision on his personal life. It is even possible that they could breakup along the line. It shouldn't be like because he is helping him, he should take over his life.
If he decides to keep dating her, his brother does not have to know that.

goingape1:
typically on how women think[/b]

by this writeup you will know how women have that greedy, selfish and stvpid altitude!

his brother is trying to improve his life and you are here telling him he shouldn't let his brother to know about his life

that advise is one of the best advised his brother gave to him because he know that when he peradventure get there he will see a lot of choice to make instead of deceiving one girl at home.


there are many fishes in the river, so shut the fvck off and carry your demented mentality Elsewhere!

You do not have to insult me. If you have problems, direct your frustrations elsewhere.

Your mentality is the one that is flawed. So because your brother is making your life better, he should also rule your life. I guess he would pick a wife for you too.

What is wrong with him going to study abroad and still dating his girlfriend? Does his brother have to know every single detail of his life? Does he not have the right to have a mind of his own or has the brother bought that with the money?

Our opinions and ideas may differ but that does not give you the right to throw insults at me. Do not think u van bully everyone here.

pcguru1:
If it doesn't work out with her here how is he sure of finding a suitable partner especially with no job in Nigeria. This is the real world no room for sentiments

I mean he should go to Canada and study and still keep his girlfriend.

xcellinking:
As a man, I can't marry a girl if I'm earning N35,000... It's not rocket science.

Is not me that will go and bring somebody's daughter to coman suffer

That is one nairaland guy that has finally seen the light.
Aside the wife and kids, you have siblings and parents that are looking up to you for money. How can a man be happy. Men that get very affected by things easily...start drinking to try to forget their problems.

DO NOT DO IT!!! IT IS A TRAP.

emperormossad:
Two wrongs don't make a right.

Lol...let the man be the right one

emperormossad:
I have encountered several instances where men tell their wives exactly what you just said...the result? Nothing changes. The weight gain keeps coming, the shabby looks remain, they 'lose' themselves in the name o child-rearing. Does it give us the liberty to cheat? No. Are we entitled to cheat? No. I'm just saying more often than not, we find it difficult to inculcate in our culture the necessity to appear appealing to our spouses. Communication does not help, most times. I'm being frank with you. I wish it does but more often than not, it doesn't.

You are right. Women need to take care of their looks whether in pregnancy or after bearing children. She shouldn't use it as an excuse to look shabby and unattractive. If the husband cannot reach her, it is better he tells a family member that she will listen to to talk some sense into her than for worse to happen.
These days there are so many platforms and forums that help in those areas.

masterP042:
What makes him a legend?
He sold weed and drugs with reckless abandon to many young men and women, many of them lost track of their destinies.
Underage girls party all night at his compound.
Please aside his criticism of the government, who feLa help?

His music should be the legend, not him.

Evaberry:
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And when atheist start rubbishing Christians and Christianity, they will come and defend and still say

Touch not my anointed.


it's alright, I don't have much to say, who wants to remain gullible should remain gullible,

Who’s the more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him ? – Obi-Wan Kenobi

The fact that there are fake prophets and pastors is evidence that there are original/real ones.
Some Christians are gullible and can hardly think for themselves but not all.

No i wont marry a man that earns 35k because it is still me that he will direct his frustrations at when things are tight. I would rather we wait to get something we can work with. Getting married is not a competition.

Even if your brother is helping so much, you do not have to give him full access to your life. If you truly love your girl as you said, continue dating her but keep that detail from your brother. He does not need to know everything. When you are ready to marry her, i don't see any reason why he should have any objection. And if he is disappointed, he will get over it. It is your life.
If you leave her now and then after some years you are ready to settle down, how sure are you of finding a suitable spouse over there.