"A guest who breaks the cooking pot does ..." - Ugandan Proverb

“A guest who breaks the cooking pot does not leave the house hungry.”

- Ugandancommunity

Meaning

Even those who cause accidental harm are treated with hospitality and grace.

Ugandan hospitality traditions prioritize graciousness. Guests are protected and fed even when they inadvertently cause damage.

Origin

Ugandan

Language

Luganda

“A man who eats alone dies alone.”

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