Ethiopian Society
The culture of Ethiopia has a wide diversity. There are influences from Yemen, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan, India, and Italy. There are also other influences in the cuisine, music, and religion.
Among many traditional customs, respect (especially of one's elders) is important. In Ethiopian culture, it is customary to rise up out of one's seat or give up one's bed for an older friend or family member, even if they may be just a year older.
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Famous quotes containing the words ethiopian and/or society:
“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.”
—Bible: Hebrew Jeremiah, 13:23.
“Now different races and nationalities cherish different ideals of society that stink in each other’s nostrils with an offensiveness beyond the power of any but the most monstrous private deed.”
—Rebecca West (1892–1983)