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Canadian Culture / Core Concepts

... The Indigenous people and nations of North America are the traditional custodians of the land, having inhabited it for at least 15,000 years before Europeans arrived. The process of colonisation caused existing Indigenous populations to experience widespre ...

German Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Try to get straight to the point at hand. Germans generally do not need much small talk to warm up the conversation. They often appreciate it when others are direct. Provide sincere answers to serious questions, and avoid introducing humour to lighten ...

Macedonian Culture / Religion

... According to North Macedonia’s 2021 national census, 59.9% of the resident population identifies as Christian, with the majority (46.1%) adhering to the Orthodox tradition.19 Other Christian denominations, including Eastern and Roman Catholics, various Pro ...

Australian Culture / Communication

... Non-Verbal Eye Contact: Eye contact should be maintained directly as it translates sincerity, trustworthiness and approachability. However, it is important to break eye contact intermittently as holding it for prolonged periods can make Australians feel un ...

Singaporean Culture / Other Considerations

... Singaporeans can be fiercely competitive. It is not unusual to see people endeavouring to get to the front of a crowd or determinedly queuing for great lengths to buy or see something. They attribute this to ‘kiasu’, the fear of losing. Kiasu motivates Sin ...

Zimbabwean Culture / Family

... 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 ...

Peruvian Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Engage in discussions on topics such as football (soccer), Peruvian cuisine and Peru's natural landscapes. These are welcome topics of conversation. Try to show an interest in Peruvian cuisine. Food is a big source of pride for many Peruvians and is ...

Lao Culture / Core Concepts

... Politeness Modesty 'Face' Harmony Respect Diversity Officially known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Laos is located in Southeast Asia. It is the only landlocked country in the region, bordered by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and M ...

Taiwanese Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do's The Taiwanese tend to be very hospitable and willing to help a stranger in need, perhaps more so than is common in Australia. Be receptive to their friendliness and try to reciprocate it. Be humble if you receive a compliment or flattery from your Tai ...

Fijian Culture / Other Considerations

... Expect most businesses to close on Sunday, as it is the day many people attend church. Interaction between men and women who are not married or related is kept modest. They usually avoid being seen walking together if they go to the same place, with the w ...

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