Dakar - Post Report Question and Answers
Is it easy to make friends with locals here? Are there any prejudices or any ethnic groups who might feel uncomfortable here?
People are friendly but just given differences in lifestyle, it can be hard to deeply connect. It's very important to acknowledge people with a "ca va / ca va la famille" or "naga def". My sense is a mere 'hello' just by itself is seen as borderline rude. - Oct 2024
Easier than other places but still pretty tough. Overall, though this is a very tolerant culture. - Apr 2022
Before I went to Dakar, people who had lived there told me I would never befriend any locals. However, my experience was quite the opposite. I made really good local friends, and was invited to baptisms and local religious celebrations. - Jul 2020
It is very easy to make friends with locals. The Senegalese are tolerant, open-minding, and extremely welcoming: “teranga” is a word you will learn about quickly. You'll most likely get invited to celebrate Tabaski or other local holidays - go and enjoy! - Dec 2019
Yes, senegalese are very friendly people. It's one of the best things here! - Dec 2018
The locals are pretty friendly, but again be vigilant. - Dec 2018
