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Ukrainian Culture / Greetings

... Ukrainian men greet each other with a handshake while holding direct eye contact. Male friends may also briefly hug with a pat on the back. A firm handshake at the beginning of the first meeting is a sign of good intentions, especially bet ...

French Culture / Religion

... French culture and society have been profoundly shaped by Christianity for many centuries, particularly the Roman Catholic Church. However, since the 20th century, significant cultural and institutional shifts away from Catholicism and religiosity have led ...

Pakistani Culture / Core Concepts

... Honour (Izzat) Patriotism Respect Dignity Adaptability Collectivism Faith Generosity Pakistan is a multi-ethnic country located on the western border of India and the eastern borders of Iran and Afghanistan. The land the country occupies h ...

Serbian Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings People usually greet each other by shaking hands, whilst maintaining eye contact and introducing themselves. This occurs regardless of gender when entering the room. When addressing superiors, one refers to them by their professio ...

Spanish Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Arrive at the meeting on time and expect your Spanish counterpart to do the same. While there is a relaxed sense of time in many Spaniards’ social lives, punctuality is required in the world of business. This may not always be adhered to, but it i ...

Hong Kong Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette The concept of respect and courtesy may be conveyed differently in Hong Kong compared to Western cultures. It might be reflected in more subtle actions, such as giving way to elders or avoiding direct confrontation. Verbal expressions of gr ...

Indonesian Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Arrive on time but consider that your Indonesian counterpart may be late to a meeting. Try and be flexible with your time-planning to allow for this. Foreign visitors are expected to dress smartly for meetings, either in suits or ...

Thai Culture / Religion

... According to 2021 estimates, the majority of the Thai population identifies as Buddhist (92%). Public signs of reverence for the religion are evident throughout the culture. However, Buddhism is commonly thought of as ‘a way of life’ rather than a religion ...

Vietnamese Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings BBe punctual. If you are late, be sure to make an apology for your tardiness. In Vietnam, people generally enter a meeting in order of importance – the highest ranking person arriving first and so on. The same goes for introductions. You are expec ...

North Sudanese Culture / Naming

... For formal and administrative purposes, people use Arabic naming conventions in Sudan. This is as follows: [personal name], [father’s first name], [grandfather’s first name]. For example, Abdul-Aziz Bilal Hussain is named after his father ...

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