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Mauritian Culture / Greetings

... Greetings may vary depending on the person’s ethnic background. The most common greeting when people are meeting for the first time is a firm handshake. Once people are familiar with one another, they will typically greet each othe ...

Australian Culture / Naming

... Naming Conventions Australian names generally follow English naming conventions. Overseas-born Australians generally adapt their names to fit these conventions in formal documents. English naming conventions arrange names as follows: [firs ...

Myanmar (Burmese) Culture / Naming

... The majority of the Myanmar population speaks Burmese and follows Burmese naming conventions. The following information largely describes these dominant naming practices. However, be aware there are over 135 ethnicities and 100 languages in Myanmar. Not al ...

Ethiopian Culture / Family

... Family is the most important aspect of Ethiopians’ lives. It forms the basis of people’s support networks, with relatives often being mutually reliant on one another to meet everyday challenges (see Collective Life and Community Belonging ...

Christianity: Eastern Orthodox / Law and Ethics

... Guiding Ethical Principles The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21), are believed to be divine laws that establish the foundation of ethical and worship ...

Samoan Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette You should always talk to someone at eye level or lower, particularly elders. For example, if an elder is seated, you are expected to sit down before conversing with them. Failing to do so is seen as a sign of great disrespect. If you are s ...

Italian Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette It is common for Italian friends and families to kiss on the cheek when they meet, irrespective of their gender. Stand up out of respect when an older person enters the room. It is important to dress neatly and respectfully. Cover your mout ...

Kenyan Culture / Population Statistics

... Kenya Population 1 Language 2 Religion 3 Ethnicity 3 Cultural Dimensions Kenya in Australia 4 These demographic statistics pertain to individuals in Australia who were born in Kenya, as reported in the 2021 Australian Housing and Population Census. The dat ...

Iraqi Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was the Cultural Atlas Editors (2015), with successive edits made by Nina Evason. Advameg. (n.d.). Iraq. Retrieved from http://www.everyculture.com/Ge-It/Iraq.html#Comments_77 Australian Bureau of Stati ...

Russian Culture / Family

... One’s family holds the highest importance to individuals in Russia. Relatives usually have very close relationships and are interdependent, helping each other in times of need. Extended family members are also very involved with people’s l ...

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