Respect for age, titles, and status is important in Nigeria, so greet elders first, use honorifics like Mr., Mrs., Dr., or traditional titles, and avoid addressing people too casually until invited to do so. In many settings, especially among
Yoruba,
Igbo, and
Hausa communities, deference to elders and community leaders is expected in conversation, seating, and decision-making, and showing impatience or speaking over seniors can be seen as rude.