"The guest has big eyes but a small stoma..." - Kenyan Proverb

“The guest has big eyes but a small stomach.”

- Kenyancommunity

Meaning

Newcomers see everything but understand little; observation exceeds comprehension initially.

Luo hospitality includes feeding guests generously. But guests, overwhelmed by new surroundings, cannot absorb everything at once.

Origin

Kenyan

Language

Luo

“A stranger sees only what he knows.”

Malian

“He who has not traveled thinks his mother is the best cook.”

Ugandan

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