religion：
The Constitution of Zambia stipulates that Zambia is a Christian country, with other faiths including Catholicism, Hinduism, Islam, and primitive religions. About 80% of people believe in Christianity and Catholicism, with rural residents mostly practicing primitive religions, and Asian immigrants mostly practicing Hinduism or Islam.
custom：
Zambians value politeness, pay attention to etiquette, behave in a civilized manner, speak appropriately, be enthusiastic and hospitable, and treat people sincerely. For important occasions, formal attire is worn, with men wearing suits and ties, and women wearing long skirts or ethnic clothing. Zambians are willing to greet guests with honorific titles, preferably with titles such as "Mr. Director" or "Mr. Minister". In business activities, Zambians usually take the initiative to greet foreign guests, shake hands, and warmly greet each other.
When meeting guests in social occasions, it is generally customary to shake hands and hold each other's right hands normally. Sometimes, the left hand is also used to support the right forearm. Familiar women are accustomed to giving face to face gifts when meeting, while unfamiliar women can shake hands. When women and men meet, they generally do not shake hands with men. If it actively reaches out, the man should reach out and hold each other, but do not hold tightly or hold each other for a long time. When a woman shakes hands, they often bend their knees, hold their left hand on their right hand, and gently shake hands with the man's right hand while greeting each other. Ignoring greetings from others is often considered an arrogant and impolite behavior, which can easily lead to misunderstandings. Zambians avoid others walking through their backs and consider it impolite. Zambians are accustomed to face-to-face meetings. If there is anything to discuss, it is best to personally meet in person. Before the meeting, you can make an appointment by phone and reserve a certain amount in advance for arranging activities.
taboo：
Zambians attach great importance to etiquette. When friends meet, they hold each other tightly with both hands and shake them up and down, exchanging warm greetings. Zambians are warm and hospitable. Whenever guests come, the host always receives them warmly and treats them with coffee, water, fruit, Dim sum, etc.
Zambians are friendly to people. When cars collide on the road, they don't blame each other or argue loudly when getting off the car. Instead, they each check the extent of damage to their cars and wait for the police to handle it. Everything is done according to the law. Hitchhiking here is a common occurrence, and drivers don't take a penny.
There are many taboos in Zambia, which vary depending on the region. For example, hostesses generally do not receive guests; Do not use your left hand to pass things, as using your left hand alone may insult someone.
