The more camels a man has, the greater his prestige. They are sharply divided by clans, and recognize no civic relationship except to their own relatives. The nomads live in portable huts made of wooden branches covered with skins and grass mats. They are easily collapsible so that they can be loaded on pack animals and moved along with the herds. Their diet includes milk, camel and goat meat, rice, and other grains.
Tea is also a favorite drink.
Having an abundant supply of food is a status symbol among the clans. Each family periodically holds banquets for their relatives and friends. A family's prestige is determined by the frequency of its feasts, the number of people invited, and the quality and quantity of food served. Typically, the Somali wear brightly colored cloths draped over their bodies like togas. The men may also wear kilt like garments.