19 October 2026 · 1 min read
The unwritten rules of collecting takeaway at an owambe
Never ask twice. Always know the caterer. Bring your own nylon at your own risk.

Rule one: you do not ask for takeaway. You make friends with the person sharing food, and takeaway finds you.
Rule two: arrive early, but not too early. Too early and you're helping arrange chairs. Too late and the small chops have finished.
Rule three: the cooler you see in the corner is not for you. Respect the cooler.
Rule four: if the celebrant's mother gives you a pack, you collect it with two hands and a small bow. That pack is a blessing.
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