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Papua New Guinean Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Be patient and accepting of ‘PNG time’. Papua New Guineans are not strict towards punctuality, and often do not mind having to wait for others. Identify those who are older than you and make sure to be polite and sensitive to their opinions. Be con ...

South African Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was the Cultural Atlas Editors, originally published in 2015. Religion was authored by Chara Scroope in 2019. Nina Evason authored Etiquette in 2019 and Naming in 2024. Alexander, M. C. (2018, July 9). South Africa’s po ...

Brazilian Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Engage in discussions on topics such as soccer (football) and the natural landscapes of Brazil. These are welcome topics of conversation. Have a willingness to be open and warm. This will help create a stronger dynamic, as Brazilians tend to interac ...

Filipino Culture / Core Concepts

... Hospitality ‘Hiya’ Modesty Courtesy Warmth Respect ‘Kapwa’ Fatalism Located between the South China and Philippine Sea, the Republic of the Philippines contains a diverse set of landscapes, languages and cultures. Various countries – such as Spain, China a ...

Turkish Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Meetings generally involve a fair amount of formality, although people may relax with business partners they know well. Arrive on time. However, accept that there may be times when you are kept waiting. Often, Turks will not hand out a business ca ...

German Culture / Etiquette

... Direct Manners Be aware that Germans are direct communicators and can interpret gestures literally, even when they are made as a token of politeness. For example, if a German asks if you want food and you respond ‘no’ to avoid appearing greedy, they may ac ...

Swedish Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Chara Scroope (2017). AFP. (2015, March 24). Sweden adds gender-neutral pronoun to dictionary. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/24/sweden-adds-gender

Lebanese Culture / Core Concepts

... Honour Sincerity Integrity Hospitality Sensitivity Adaptability Wariness Lebanon is a small yet diverse country. It’s approximately 160 km long and 56 km wide at its largest point, bordering Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea. The predominant c ...

Venezuelan Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Be respectful of your Venezuelan counterpart’s family. Family is very important to Venezuelan culture, and Venezuelans have strong bonds with their relatives and local communities. Present yourself in a clean and tidy manner. Venezuelans generally t ...

Vietnamese Culture / Core Concepts

... Harmony Humility Face Resilience Filial piety Perseverance Stoicism Modesty Vietnam is a Southeast Asian nation bordering Cambodia, Laos, China, and the South China Sea. Its cultural identity is deeply rooted in tradition but has evolved to incorporate mod ...

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