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... 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’ rathe ...

... While Russia is renowned for having a strong drinking culture, it’s not as glorified in Russian society as many foreigners believe. Being very drunk is not regarded positively in Russia. The public is very aware of the negative effects of ...

... Croatians place a high value on family and it is the basis of the country’s social structure. Traditionally, the Croatian household was composed of the grandparents, parents and two or more children. While it is not rare to find a household of this makeup ...

... Mexico does not have an official religion. However, Roman Catholicism is the dominant faith and is deeply culturally pervasive. According to 2020 estimates, approximately 78% of the population identify as Roman Catholic, with 11.2% identifying as Protestan ...

... The family unit is a very important aspect of Venezuelan culture. Venezuelan families are generally tight-knit, close and supportive, providing an economic and social safety-net. Extended family ties play ...

... Basic Etiquette Saudis generally observe a separation between the functions of the hands. This custom is tied to Islamic principles that prescribe the left hand should be used for removal of dirt and for cleaning. It should not be used for functions such ...

... 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 < ...

... Various numbers hold superstitious connotations in Japan. Many of these superstitions relate to the way certains words for numbers and objects sound similar to negative concepts. For example, the number four (shi in Japanese) is also the word for ‘death’. ...

... Migration History The Somali community in Australia is relatively new. A small number of students began arriving between 1971 and 1991. However, the vast majority of the Somali population has arrived as refugees since 1991 following the outbreak of the civ ...

... Verbal Australians generally have an informal communication style, often adopting a relaxed conversational tone. Speech typically prioritises approachability and social ease, with communication structured to reduce interpersonal distance. Messages are comm ...