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  • QUIZ: Are You Badly Behaved?

    Tick all that apply:

  • If You Have Any of These 8 Habits, You’re a K-drama Addict

    If you notice that you’ve been making any of the gestures mentioned in this article for a while, you’re not alone. But remember not to do some of them in public sha. 

    Covering your mouth when you laugh

    Koreans cover their mouth when they laugh as a sign of respect. If you’ve watched a lot of K-drama, you may have copied this habit subconsciously. Sha don’t do it in front of older Nigerians before they tell you that you think their mouth is smelling. 

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    Slapping your head

    In K-drama, the main characters slap their heads a lot. As a Nigerian, adopting this would probably come easy because older people have randomly hit your head since you were a child to date, what difference does it make if you now do it on your own? Make sure you say, “Aish,” after slapping your head for added effect. 

    Flicking peoples heads 

    Flicking people’s heads is the Korean version of knocking someone’s head in a friendly manner in Nigeria. Does it hurt? Yes, but it’s not your fault you learned bad thing. Everybody go dey alright. 

    Clapping when you laugh 

    As a k-drama fan, it’s not strange to find yourself clapping while you laugh. No, you haven’t been possessed. You’re just copying what you’ve been watching. As a Nigerian sha, be careful how you do it outside before they think you’ve lost your mind. 

    Throwing the peace sign

    One day you saw your favourite character in a drama series throw the peace sign, and now you can’t pose for a single picture without doing the same. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. Plus, it’s super cute.

    Making a heart with your whole body

    The transition from doing this as a K-drama fan to a K-pop fan is insane. All your friends are sick of you posing this way in every picture. Not us, though. We’d take pictures with you any day.

    Making two fists and shouting, “Fighting!”

    You can’t imagine yourself cheering someone on without making a fist and shouting, “Fighting!” as loud as you can. How else will your friends know that you believe in them? 

    Bowing your head before receiving things from people 

    People probably think you’re the most respectful person they’ve ever met, especially if you live in a Yoruba-dominated city. But don’t overdo it sha, because some people deserve to be disrespected. Don’t let your head stop you from giving it to them hot-hot.

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  • 10 Annoying Things Nigerians Need To Stop Doing To Other People

    Dear Nigerians, we know you have good intentions. But sometimes, you need to check those good intentions before someone decks you. If you know you do these things to other people, whether they are strangers or people you know, please stop. It’s not proper.

    1. Pulling down a stranger’s blouse or t-shirt because their waist bead is peeking out.

    No, but what is your problem? Can’t you see something and turn your eyes away?

    2. Walking up to them to pull their sleeves because their bra strap is showing.

    The question for you is “Why?” Why did you do that?

    3. Seeing people and asking them why they have gained so much weight.

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    Clearly, boundaries mean nothing to some of you.

    4. Seeing them and asking why they are not pregnant yet.

    Whatever spirit that wants to make you ask this kind of question, please rebuke it.

    5. Grabbing them to get their attention.

    This is really horrible, sha. And it’s wild when you are going on the road and someone grabs you to come buy their wares or come enter their bus. Please stop it. Really.

    6. Seeing them and asking, “Hope you are still a virgin oh?”

    If you ask me this, I’m going to assume you want to sleep with me. Because, clearly, there is no other reason to ask me such a personal question.

    7. Peering into a stranger’s phone because they are next to you on the bus.

    The worst part is when they tell you, “Bros please scroll down a little, I have not finished reading that part.” Excuse me, is everything alright at home?

    8. Dipping hands into someone’s food because you know them.

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    Even if you are dating, please minimise this act. Or maybe ask them before you chook your spoon or hand inside their food.

    9. Commanding them to give you something because you know they can afford it two times over.

    In this economy where everyone is struggling? LMAO you better check yourself.

    10. Going on a stranger’s picture to comment rubbish.

    This is really unkind, sha. If someone posts and the only comment you have is something horrible, just look and pass. It’s not every post you must respond to.

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  • 13 Small Non-Nigerian Behaviour That Nigerians Don’t Understand

    Recently, a couple of Nigerians spoke about the culture shock they experienced when they visited countries outside Nigeria.

    Here’s a list of what they said:

    1) Being invited to a dinner and paying for it

    Awoof must die by fire.

    2) Calling adults by their first name

    With all due respect Susan, pls let me call you aunty.

    3) Not ironing for the month/week

    There’s no prize for suffering.

    4) Framing instructions as suggestions

    “Might you be interested in correcting this?” Are you whining me?

    5) Pastor drinking beer

    E shock you?

    6) Daylight savings

    Please explain one hour ahead and one hour behind.

    7) Professionals with tattoos

    Nigeria my country. See your mate.

    8) No car horns

    Must be nice.

    9) Calling drugs medicine

    Na wa oh.

    10) People not chewing bones

    Ahan.

    11) Sorry not meaning sorry

    Ahan. What are we supposed to say?

    12) Yoruba parents are shaking

    Kids, don’t try this at home.

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    13) You decide on this one

    My fake home training is screaming.

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  • Are You A Morning Person? This Is Your Story

    1. When you wake up just before sunrise, you’re like:

    2. When you’re trying to be nice and bubbly and everyone around you is still grumpy.

    3. When you finish 98% of your tasks before noon.

    4. When people say they’re not morning people, you’re like:

    5. When people say that morning people are strange, you’re like:

    6. When it’s 2 o’clock and you’re starting to get tired.

    7. When people try to invite you for late parties, you’re like:

    8. When you are going to bed by 9pm and people try to ay you’re a kid.

  • All The Things That Happen When Stubbornness Is Your Default Setting

    1. When people think talking to you normally will change your mind, you’re like:

    No thanks!

    2. When people now try shouting and abuse like that one will convince you to change your mind.

    You must be joking!

    3. You, when a debate starts in class or in the office and you can show your talents.

    On your marks…

    4. When too many people agree with your opinion for your liking.

    Hmm was I not contrary enough?

    5. When people complain you are too stubborn, you’re like:

    My friend will you get out of here before I embarrass you!

    6. When you end up being right and everyone has to apologise to you!

    Oya dobale!

    7. When after all your stubbornness you are wrong, you’re like:

    Well nobody is perfect!

    8. When someone says stubbornness is not a virtue.

    Okay! And so what?