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South Sudanese Culture / Naming

... Some Sudanese in Australia may appear to have different surnames than their family members. This is because Sudanese family names are not usually spoken verbally and during their immigration their middle name was recorded as their last name instead. Many S ...

South Sudanese Culture / Family

... Family is the most important aspect of life in South Sudan. “Family” can refer to an expansive kinship network, including the extended family and distant relatives, as well as the relatives of spouses that are married into the family. In this way, the orga ...

Saudi Arabian Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason (2019). Alhazmi, A. (2010). Saudi International Students in Australia and Intercultural Engagement: A Study of Transitioning From a Gender Segregated Culture to a Mixed Gender Environment. (Doctoral paper ...

Thai Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Formal business meetings in Thailand are preceded by a written invitation that is often followed up by a phone call. At a business meeting, punctuality is expected, and formal attire (suit and tie) should be worn. In Thailand, it is often thought ...

Iranian Culture / Family

... In Iran, people generally feel able to relax their moral codes of behaviour and reveal the private side of their life when surrounded by people from their inner circle. These are primarily their family members and close friends. One usually turns immediate ...

Egyptian Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Show respect by dressing modestly and remaining sensitive and polite. However, it is okay to be informal and relaxed – doing so will likely make your Egyptian counterpart feel well-received and comfortable in your presence. Praise their strengths and ...

American Culture / Communication

... Verbal Direct Communication: Americans are typically direct communicators, speaking honestly, clearly and explicitly to arrive straight to the point. This does not intend to be rude or disregard courtesy in communication (for example, criticism may be deli ...

Iranian Culture / Population Statistics

... Iran Population 87,590,873 [2023 est.] Language Persian/Farsi (official) Azeri & other Turkic dialects (e.g. Khalaj, Qashqai, Turkmen) Kurdish Gilaki Mazandarani Luri Balochi Arabic Religion Shi'a Muslim32.2%No Religion22.2%Athiest8.8%Zoroastrian7.7%Spirit ...

Brazilian Culture / Communication

... Verbal Communication Style: Brazilians can be very expressive and emotive in their communication. At times, they may interrupt others when speaking when overcome by their passion or interest in the conversation topic. Moreover, Brazilians are often not af ...

Russian Culture / Other Considerations

... 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 alcohol dependenc ...

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