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... In Zimbabwe, the “family” traditionally refers to an expansive kinship network. Though these networks may not continue in their traditional form, extended family relationships are still very close and important to one’s life. As an example, there is no suc ...

... The primary author of this profile was the Cultural Atlas Editors (2015). Argo, V. (2014). These young Lebanese call a bombing “the occasional firework” against boredom. Retrieved from http://www.yourmiddleeast.com/features/these-young

... The Irish have been in Australia since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The influence of the Irish on and contribution to Australia’s ever-changing cultural, economic, political and social life is of central significance. This is la ...

... Basic Etiquette People may keep less personal space when queuing. It is not considered rude for your belongings to make contact with the person in front of you or behind you when waiting in line. Do not cross your legs in front of those who have a higher s ...

... Manners in Vietnam Modesty (‘khiêm’) and virtuousness are strongly emphasised in Vietnamese culture, underpinning interactions. However, these values are understood slightly differently in Vietnam, causing manners to be exhibited in distin ...

... In some East Asian countries, Buddhism is deeply intertwined with the local culture. This means that some Buddhists may be more active in practising their faith, while others may be nominally Buddhist. Ancient Buddhist scripture and doctr ...

... Loyalty Face (Mien-tzu) Guanxi Confucian ethics Respect Friendship Hospitality Taiwan (officially named the Republic of China) is an island located east of mainland China, north of the Philippines, and south of Japan. The region is marked ...

... Basic Etiquette In rural areas where communities are quite close, people often say a word of greeting to every person they pass. Walking straight by without acknowledging the other’s presence can be seen as rude. Wait for someone to bless a meal before y ...

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason (2016). The Cultural Atlas would like to sincerely thank the Syrian Australian Association of Queensland for their assistance and support in compiling this information. Abudabbeh, N. (2005). Arab Families: ...

... Colombia does not have an official religion. However, Roman Catholicism is the dominant faith and is deeply culturally pervasive. While the National Department of Statistics does not record the religious affiliations of the population, various studies and ...