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Clapping twice is an accepted "thank you", especially when someone
is handing you something (food, a purchase). If one hand is full you
can clap the free hand on your chest. Unlike in Asia, taking items
passed to you with both hands is considered impolite, as it is seen
as being greedy. Men should clap so that fingertips and wrists meet,
whereas women should 'golf clap' with hands crossing. This is a
society with deep gender divisions.
When shaking hands or handing anything valuable to someone, it is
polite to support the right forearm with the left hand (or vice
versa), to signify the "weight" of the gift or honour. In practice
this often means just touching the forearm, or even gesturing
towards it.
When taking something from a local, it is strictly done with the
right hand as it is seen as an insult if the left hand is used
regardless of dexterousness. The same rule applies when passing
something.
Be careful with your opinion, speaking out against the government
is a crime. ( Info from
http://wikitravel.org/en/Zimbabwe#Respect )
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