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Greek Culture / Naming

... Under Greek naming conventions, people have a first name followed by a patronymic name and family name, e.g. Nikos Georgiou KYPIANOS. The patronymic name is derived from the father’s personal name, usually with the suffix ‘-ou

Australian Culture / Core Concepts

... The Indigenous people and nations of Australia are the traditional custodians of the land, having inhabited it for an estimated 60,000 years. In the late 18th century, British settlers claimed possession of the land as a new territory of the British Crown ...

Venezuelan Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Be respectful of your Venezuelan counterpart’s family. Family is very important to Venezuelan culture, and Venezuelans have strong bonds with their relatives and local communities. Present yourself in a clean and tidy manner. Venezu ...

Vietnamese Culture / Core Concepts

... Harmony Humility Face Resilience Filial piety Perseverance Stoicism Modesty Vietnam is a Southeast Asian nation bordering Cambodia, Laos, China, and the South China Sea. Its cultural identity is deeply rooted in tradition but has evolved to incorporate mod ...

Vietnamese Culture / Vietnamese in Australia

... Migration History The Vietnamese were one of the first Asian populations to be granted permanent residence in Australia en masse after the abolition of the White Australia policy. Thus, they are one of the most well-established migrant pop ...

Cambodian Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Cambodians are likely to sincerely appreciate any efforts to learn their language, despite the language’s difficulty. Basic greetings in Khmer, even if mispronounced, can act as a good ice breaker and show that you are keen to understand an integral p ...

Italian Culture / Core Concepts

... Fare la Bella Figura Campanilismo Elegance Politeness Boldness Flexibility Formality Confidence Italy is a country in Southern Europe that mainly consists of a large peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea, with two major islands – Sicily and Sardinia. Its land ...

Mexican Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Be respectful and courteous, especially when in the company of parents or elders. Try and be open to the friends and family of your Mexican counterpart. Mexicans are often very welcoming to friends of friends on the basis of small soc ...

Lebanese Culture / Greetings

... A smile and handshake is generally an appropriate greeting in Lebanon. Some men may grasp the other person’s elbow or arm to show sincerity. It is common for close friends to kiss one another three times on alternating cheeks. Muslim men or women may pre ...

Malaysian Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Smile when meeting people. Malaysians are renowned for their sunny personalities. Reciprocating their warmth will be appreciated. Make an effort to keep discussion harmonious and balanced. If a problem arises, address it graciously through indirect co ...

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