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... Do’s It is okay to be open and proud about your success in the United States. Americans often like to focus on accomplishments and other positive things. Take initiative to be forthcoming and open about yourself when you can. People are expected to speak ...

... Do’s Be open to asking Serbians about their opinion on most subjects. They often show an interest in a stranger’s life by asking questions about their family and recreational activities. They also enjoy talking about Serbian culture. Ser ...

... 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 ...

... 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

... Do’s When possible, try to refer to the nation, nationality, or culture of Somalia as 'Somali' specifically, rather than 'African'. It is appreciated when foreigners recognise that Somalia is culturally distinct from the rest of Africa. It ...

... 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 ...