尊敬/ respect : 言語/Language

Like I said before, there are great similarities between the Japanese culture and the Senegalese culture. The first aspect I'd like to talk about is respect. In both cultures, there is a book of etiquette which holds precise rules of conduct.
Japanese use Keigo 敬語 that is formal and polite. 
Senegalese don't have an equivalent but their respect is expressed in other ways.
In both Senegal and Japan elders are said to hold wisdom and have to be respected.
Japanese use masu and desu form when they talk to elders, adults and in the workplace.
Senegalese don't change their words but use a softer tone and speak in a lower voice.
traditionally, it is considered impolite to stare at an elder or speak while raising your hands.
While Japanese call elders Ojisan and Obaasan, Senegalese call them Mon Pére et Mére. It is impolite to call them by their names.
There is also the bow in Japan which is equivalent to the Senegalese souk which means to bend your knees while greeting an elder.
I think that most conservative cultures are alike and I think that it something great. When you discover such similarities it is a step towards tolerance. You see that humans aren't that different at all.
No matter where you go, a lie is always a lie and the truth is always the truth.
No society teaches it's people to steal. The truth is one for all humanity. When you know that, you can't be racist.
Sadly nowadays our youth neglects these marks of respect because they seem too old fashioned. But respect should always be our priority.
If peolple seek money, it's because it brings them respect. People don't respect poor people. No one asks poor people what they think. Rich immoral people today have more respect and attention than any type of poor person. 
It is today's reality. People don't give their seat to old ladies anymore. And some elders have stained the image previous elders had worked hard for, by having immoral attitudes.
I think that even children should be respected. But great marks of respect should be shown to elders because I still think they are one step ahead and can see what we can''t.
So Japan and Senegal holds this in common : the love for respect. =D