Zimbabweans and Nigerians in Disbelief as South Africa Is Ranked World’s Friendliest Country

Zimbabweans and Nigerians in Disbelief as South Africa Is Ranked World’s Friendliest Country

In a surprising turn of events, a recent survey by American-based payments group Remitly has named South Africa as the friendliest country in the world, leaving Zimbabweans and other Africans perplexed.

The survey, which polled 3,000 participants globally, assessed respondents’ “agreeableness” based on the Big 5 Personality Test. Factors such as concern for others, willingness to make people feel at ease, and overall social harmony were used to determine the rankings.

According to the study, South Africa topped the list with an impressive score of 34.63 out of 40, outpacing other nations like Greece, Croatia, Mexico, and Sweden in the top five.

Remitly praised South Africans, stating that it is common to be greeted by “polite strangers” on the street and that residents are known for their warmth and welcoming nature, making it easy for travellers and visitors to feel comfortable.

However, the news that South Africa has been crowned the friendliest country has been met with significant scepticism and disbelief from Zimbabweans and other Africans. A section of South Africans agreed with the ranking. Here are some of the reactions:

@mykhails:

Were you not embarrassed publishing this?🤷🏿‍️

@PrivateJay01:

Xenophobic you mean ? 😢

@afeuca:

Awesome! The service at the tourists destinations is great. Lee that up and filter int the rest of the economy and country.

@joshuagxekwa:

Just yesterday it was ranked the most dangerous what changed ? These articles are cooked

@RaisedonB:

Has the meaning of friendly changed 🤣🤣🤣

@Tamia44547516:

I believe it. Even the service you get from officials at Terminal A arrivals is different from the rest of the world.

@mkay_ramz:

No lies detected😭 You feel it from the minute you get off the plane from an overseas trip and all the stuff on the ground are saying “Welcome”… yooooh that feeling!!😭😭😭priceles

@Craw1ers:

The crew on the titanic were also very friendly.

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