Addis Ababa rewards polite guests. Dress smart-casual for good restaurants, agree prices clearly before any private meeting, and keep personal details offline. Coffee (“buna”) culture is social — inviting someone for coffee is often a soft first step, not an instant hookup line.
- Use hotels that allow adult visitors or choose outcall carefully
- Tip fairly and avoid public arguments
- Learn a greeting and “thank you” in Amharic
- Respect that many Habesha women value discretion