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... Try not to make comparisons between Argentina and other South American countries when in the presence of an Argentine. While opinions vary depending on the individual, some people may not think highly of some of Argentina's neighbours and ...

... The term ‘Māori’ is used to refer to an individual, as well as a collective group. Therefore, the plural form of the term is ‘Māori’, not ‘Māoris’. New Zealanders are renowned for their friendliness. However, this general outward demeanour is often mistake ...

... Be aware that not all Saudi Arabians are ‘rich’. Just like most other countries, there are social differences in wealth. Many of those who travel overseas can only do so due to government sponsorship. Friday is a holy day for Muslims. In S ...

... The term ‘Jewish’ can be quite complex, as it can be both an ethnic and religious identifier. Some see ethnic Jewishness and religious Jewishness as deeply intertwined, while others view them as separate identities. The Pew Research Center ...

... Drinking alcohol is frowned upon in Zimbabwe. Few people drink socially, and those who do are often considered ‘drunkards’ even if they do not drink excessively. This differs significantly from the Australian drinking culture. HIV/AIDS has seriously affect ...

... Iraqis may have a familiarity with war, violence and oppressive authority, and some undertook 3 years of compulsory military service under Saddam Hussein's regime. Iraqis tend to give a great deal of detail about their job and family when first meeting so ...

... There are two Samoas: American Samoa and Independent Samoa. The former is considered to be U.S. territory while the latter, which is the primary focus of this cultural profile, gained independence from New Zealand in 1962. Despite the geopolitical separati ...

... Sri Lankans are generally curious about their surroundings and inquire about what they see. They may ask you “Where are you going?” or “What are you doing?” when you ordinarily might not expect the question. These queries are generally harmless. Try to be ...

... Due to the long history of politics between Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks, Serbia’s relationship with its neighbours is significantly tense. It is not like the rivalry between Australia and New Zealand, but is rather deep and sensitive, often evoking strong e ...

... Prior to its conflict, Syria had a highly-developed tertiary and secondary education system. The literacy rate of the population is high at 84.2%. It is common for Syrians in Australia to hold degrees and postgraduate qualifications. Most ...