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... Verbal Indirect Communication Saudi Arabians generally have an indirect communication style. It is common for people to understate their opinions in an effort to save face and remain polite. You may have to make assumptions about what is not said. For ex ...

... Consider that some Spaniards may have different levels of sensitivity regarding gender, race and ethnicity. People commonly describe one another by their physical attributes. It is normal to call girls ‘beautiful princesses’ or refer to a convenience store ...

... In Iran, people generally feel able to relax their moral codes of behaviour and reveal the private side of their life when surrounded by people from their inner circle. These are primarily their family members and close friends. One usually turns immediate ...

... Italy is officially a secular state, yet its religious and social fabric remains deeply shaped by Roman Catholic traditions. Long regarded as the heart of Catholicism, it is home to the Vatican—the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope. However, t ...

... Basic Etiquette In both Greek and Turkish Cypriot culture, ‘on time’ can mean 20, 30 or even 45 minutes late. However, if you are late yourself, give a heartfelt apology and a legitimate excuse. Refusing something offered can be interpre ...

... One’s family is the most important aspect of life for Romanians. Relatives provide emotional and financial support to one another and generally spend much of their free time socialising together. Food plays a large role in this, with families passing down ...

... Sexuality, Marriage and Divorce In Judaism, sexual and reproductive ethics and practices are based on two concepts: first, all human life is holy, and second, people can be in a state of ritual purity or impurity. These two concepts inform the following s ...

... Kinship ties have paramount importance in Tongan society. In the Tongan language, there is no word to refer to one’s nuclear family. The term ‘fāmili’, which stems from English, is used to refer to one’s immediate family. Rather, people tend to identify wi ...

... Basic Etiquette Stand up to greet people who have recently entered a room. Respect is shown by physically lowering oneself below another person’s stature. When meeting or interacting with someone older or of a higher status, it is polite to lower one’s hea ...

... Basic Etiquette There is a strong coffee culture in Serbia. Black coffee (‘crnakafa’) is served frequently throughout the day. Serbians are generally very hospitable people and often enjoy visiting and chatting with others. People tend ...