Unit 3: Social Protocols & Telephone Etiquette

Communicative Social Logic

Establish social authority through the correct use of time-sensitive greetings and identity markers.

The Telephone Protocol (Haasawa Telefonaa)

A standard interaction follows this specific sequence:

1. Greeting: Akkam bulte! (Good morning!)
2. Inquiry: Bilisaan mana jiraa? (Is Bilisa home?)
3. Negative/Positive State: Lakkii, inni mana hinjiru. (No, he is not home.)
4. Message Exchange: Dhaamsa qabdaa? (Do you have a message?)

Formal Pronoun Nuances

Use Isin instead of Ati when addressing elders or groups to show respect. Failing to do so is considered a breach of Adaba (discipline).