Shame

Berber girl with bowed head and folded hands

Berber Girl

Boumalne Dades, Morocco late 1990’s

She had disobeyed her older sister who was very displeased.

Moroccans use the word “h’shuma” to denote shame. It’s a handy word for tourists to Morocco to have in their vocabulary. When the taxi driver tries to cheat you, simply yell “H’shuma” at him…loud enough for others to hear. That’s what Moroccan women do. You might just get all of your suitcases to the hotel for a reasonable amount.

 

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