THE WEDDING WILL BE IN GERMANY BUT IN TRADITIONAL AFGHAN WAYS. PROBLEM IS I VE NEVER BEEN TO AN AFGHAN WEDDING BEFORE AND NEED ADVICE ON HOW TO GET DRESSED, HOW TO BEHAVE, WHAT PRESENT TO MAKE AND SO ON.... CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE? THANK YOU.
2007-02-05 21:09:54 · 11 answers · asked by roastedpuffin 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
1)any proper dress u can wear like pant shirt
etc.
2)u can behave as a normal guy. just meet every body and say SALAM to every one while one hand on ur chest. if somebody try to kiss on ur cheeks u can also kiss him/her on cheeks.
3) any gift u can give them. even a bouquet is quite sufficient.
4) then u will be given an afghan Traditional dinner eat it as much as u can and u will love it. specially afghan rice.
5) at the end say thank you to the host and left for ur home.
2007-02-06 02:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Eccentric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your friends explaining you are aware that different countries and different cultures plan weddings differently. Ask if they could let you know the oder of the day etc. From that you could probably determin the dress code. I am sure if you turn up in something suitable for a British wedding it will be more than acceptable but if you really to ensure you get it right just ask. I know some cultures dress for weddings in what we would call definite evening wear. Also you could say you really want to give them a gift they would like and is there anything they paticularly want or is there some other way gifts are giving, perhaps at the reception? Again I understand during reception of some people money is pinned to them etc. Thing is you won't know if you don' ask!!!
2007-02-06 08:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ms Mat Urity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest speaking with the person who invited you! I would hate for you to show up in Afghan clothing and be the only one there dressed that way! It may not be full out traditional, it's always better to check and make sure!
Good luck!
2007-02-05 21:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you do 1 of 2 things or even both, I would first off talk to the one inviting you about what are the traditions of such a wedding and what he/she expects out of you and I would also do a bit of research on the web about just such a wedding setting. You may learn alot about traditions by doing both and make it much more fun, relaxed and enjoyable.
2007-02-05 21:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by silhouette1977 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry so much, your friend knows you're not from Afghanistan and will expect you to be yourself!
You can ask people about it all when you're there, most people are only too happy to take you under their wing and explain whats going on.
I think if you had to do anything special, your friend would have told you. You can ask to be on the safe side, but just relax and have a good time.
2007-02-05 21:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with others who are attending the wedding, Money is always a good gift.
2007-02-05 21:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by betty_htch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you feel like you have to dress like them if your not afghan?why not ask the person who invited you?
sorry for answering with questions.
2007-02-05 21:14:52 · answer #7 · answered by Beeny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not worry , just go .
dress yourself as you dress-up in other marriges
Be smart,behave nicely& speak politely
Gift something special to them
show your own countrie's culture.
be there, feel just terrific as you are the best in this whole world.
2007-02-05 21:26:40 · answer #8 · answered by sweety 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no preparation necessary.just be there and feel Afgan traditional way,their culture and hospitality.your mere presence adds grace to the ceremony
2007-02-05 21:20:11 · answer #9 · answered by anis118030 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that if you are giving a wedding gift, you must wrap it in green
Source - http://www.communicaid.com/afghanistan-business-culture.asp
2007-02-07 08:50:54 · answer #10 · answered by the cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋