Greetings

You know how in England people keep themselves to themselves? How two people passing in an empty corridor pretend not to see each other? How when someone is in the middle of something they might not look up to say hello to someone passing by?

Nigeria is not like that. Greeting is essential. No matter what the situation.

Yesterday, on my way through the clinic I passed a lady in labour; ‘Good Morning! How today?’ she called to me through only slightly gritted teeth.