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... Verbal Indirect Communication: Japanese people are generally indirect communicators. They may be ambiguous when answering questions as a way to maintain h ...

... Basic Etiquette If a woman needs to pass something to a monk, it is best to give it to a male to then pass forward or hold the object wit ...

... Do’s Try to accept any food or drink offered in a social setting. Romanians are usually very generous and proud of their food. They generally appreciate i ...

... Sexuality, Marriage and Divorce Ethical matters relating to sexual and reproductive activity do not necessarily break down along denominational line

... Struggle (Jihād) The term jihād is derived from the Arabic root meaning ‘to strive,’ ‘to exert’ or ‘to struggle’. While struggle on the path of God might be considered ‘h ...

... Naming Conventions The history of Portuguese colonisation has led East Timorese naming conventions to be heavily influen ...

... In Saudi Arabia, the most common form of greeting is a handshake and the phrase “Assalaam ‘alaikum” (May peace be upon you), to which the reply is “Wa ‘al ...

... Basic Etiquette It is considered disrespectful to visit churches during Mass unless you wish to attend ...

... General Beliefs Dhamma The term ‘dhamma’ (dharma in Sanskrit) is a core concept in Buddhism that has various meanings. Generally, the ter ...

... Islam is the official religion of Afghanistan and the majority of the population is Muslim (approximately 99.7%).1 There are some very small