There are JJC mistakes you must avoid. Are you a traveler in Lagos or in for business purposes? You are indeed Welcome to the commercial city of Nigeria! Lagos has a growing population of over 21 million people. It is also called ‘’Eko”. The state is a home of commerce.
The city is no man’s land because of how it houses people from different culture – who all make a living in Lagos. As you make your tour all around Lagos, there are some things you should ensure you don’t do and take caution from. There are so many JJC mistakes you must avoid in Lagos. A lot of people make these same mistakes on a regular daily basis. All these rules are to guide so that the mistakes you must avoid when you are to travel to Lagos.
JJC Mistakes You Must Avoid in Lagos
These are the 7 Mistakes You Must Avoid in Lagos below:
- Don’t pay your transport fare: The popular public transport in Lagos is called the ‘Danfo or Molue’ is the major means of transportation in Lagos. There is also the BRT – that uses tickets for payments. But the ones mostly used is the ”Molue”. Not having enough cash in your hand is one of the mistakes you must avoid when you are in Lagos. In order to avoid public embarrassment and get injured by the bus conductors.
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- Put your purse or wallet in back pocket: While most Lagosian is very helpful and accommodating, there are always some people looking to take advantage of unsuspecting tourists. These are part of the mistakes you must avoid in Lagos. You should never put your wallet in your back pocket, as you are bound to lose it. Be smart, use common sense and keep an eye on your wallet is, particularly when you’re in crowded places.
- Flaunt cash around: Whether it’s when buying or paying for things on the street, counting your money or taking out a wad of cash and then asking the waiter how to figure out the bill. flashing cash is one of the conventional mistakes you must avoid and it is never a good move in Lagos. It obviously communicates you’re the ‘big boy’ in town! It is safe you do some calculations in your head other than bringing out a huge sum to count. If you must do this, make sure it’s in a place that’s very safe. This will prevent you from unwanted visitors.
- Skip the queue: Lagos is huge, and with so many people doing many things at the same time. Whether it is to use the ATM or to make payment for stock purchase in the mall. there will be a time you have to wait along on the queue with everyone else. Skipping the queue is part of the mistakes you must avoid. Don’t try to skip the queue or want to play smart. Not in Lagos. If you try to, you will receive the wrath of the impatient Lagosian.
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- Have a taste of food with no intention to buy: In some Nigerian cities, tasting the food before payment is allowed. In fact, it is the most offered by the seller. However, in Lagos, if you are going to taste it, you better be prepared to pay for a portion, even if it is as small as NGN50 worth. Most street vendors will reign insults and curses on you, while some other will take a step further and cause an embarrassing scene if you refuse to make a purchase. This kind of mistakes you must avoid in Lagos.
- Pay a trader before collecting the purchase: Street traders in Lagos state has recently been banned by the state government. If you intend to buy an item from a hawker especially in traffic, make sure you have the item at hand before you pay. And if you would a balance of payment (change), tell them to return the balance before you make the purchase. If not, there is a possibility of them whisking away with your cash. Stories abound of such case. These are mistakes you must avoid in Lagos.
- Lagos is another world on its own. Shun the comparison: Life is good. Life is crazy. Traffic makes you go sick. Things are expensive. The city is congested. Lagos is dramatic. This is Lagos. Especially tourists, don’t waste your energy comparing things in Lagos to any other places. All these JJC mistakes you must avoid in Lagos.
