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... Naming Conventions Japanese naming conventions arrange names as follows: [FAMILY NAME] [given name]. For example, YAMAMOTO Yukio (male) and SATŌ Akari (female). The family name (known as ‘myouji’ or ‘ue no namae’) is inherited patrilineally from one’s fath ...

... Religion, particularly Catholicism, has played a significant role in social and political life throughout Portuguese history. Throughout most of Portugal’s history, few non-Catholics lived in the country. Restrictions and prohibitions on p ...

... Indonesia Population 6 Language 78 Bahasa Indonesian Javanese Sundanese Madurese Betawi Malay Minangkabau Buginese Banjarese Palembang Malay Balinese Acehnese Sasak Batak Toba Other local dialects More than 700 languages are used in Indonesia Religion 9 Et ...

... A handshake is the normal greeting between people. Indigenous Fijians tend to shake up and down once and then hold the person’s hand for a prolonged time while they exchange pleasantries. People may not shake hands with those who are of a different status ...

... Basic Etiquette People are expected to pay 10-15% as a tip after a service has been performed. It is polite to say “Salud” when someone sneezes. This literally translates as “health” but means the equivalent of “bless you”. If you cannot a ...

... Power Distance Hospitality Scepticism Privacy Folklore Regionalism Uncertainty Avoidance Interdependence Romania is a country in southeastern Europe that borders Ukraine, Bulgaria, Moldova, Hungary, and Serbia. The majority of its inhabitants are ethnic Ro ...

... Verbal Direct Communication: Though mannerisms in communication vary among ethnic groups, most South Africans have a direct style of communication. They generally speak confidently and straight to the point. Their intention and meaning is generally very s ...

... The general customary greeting is to shake hands and to ask “yuorait” – “How are you?” People commonly clasp hands with one another to greet or grasp each other around the hips. A nod of acknowledgement may also suffice. ...

... Verbal Communication Style: Austrians tend to be somewhat reserved, formal and polite during initial conversations. Once a relationship is established, they tend to become more warm and open, yet they maintain a degree of formality and politeness. Direct C ...

... Contemporary Hungary is religiously diverse, and a significant segment of the population identifies as non-religious. While some identify with particular religions, nominal membership does not necessarily reflect active participation or be ...