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Indonesian Culture / Greetings

... Greetings between two people of the same gender usually involve a handshake. Devout Muslims may prefer not to touch people of the opposite gender. Some Indonesians may place their hand on their heart or bow slightly after shaking hands. Women may choose to ...

Portuguese Culture / Core Concepts

... Saudade Modesty Colonisation Formality Expressiveness Uncertainty Avoidance Portugal is situated in Western Europe, making up one-sixth of the Iberian Peninsula. It borders Spain to the country’s north and east while the Atlantic Ocean lie ...

New Zealand Culture / Greetings

... Greetings are usually informal in social settings. New Zealanders often say “Hi, how are you?”. However, this is simply a greeting not a question to be answered in any detail. The response is often “Great” or “Good thanks, how are you?”. If a New Zealander ...

Saudi Arabian Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason (2019). Alhazmi, A. (2010). Saudi International Students in Australia and Intercultural Engagement: A Study of Transitioning From a Gender Segregated Culture to a Mixed Gender Environment. (Doctoral paper ...

Thai Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Formal business meetings in Thailand are preceded by a written invitation that is often followed up by a phone call. At a business meeting, punctuality is expected, and formal attire (suit and tie) should be worn. In Thailand, it is often thought ...

Egyptian Culture / Egyptians in Australia

... Immigration from Egypt to Australia remained relatively low up until the early 20th century. The Egyptian population significantly increased after World War II, with many seeking to escape the growing Arab nationalist movement in Egypt. Indeed, the Egypt

Zimbabwean Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason (2017). Another Travel.com. (2016). Zimbabwe culture, customs and etiquette. Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://www.anothertravel.com/zimbabwe-culture/ Australian Bureau of Statistics. (201 ...

Pakistani Culture / Naming

... Naming conventions vary in Pakistan throughout ethnic, familial, regional and religious traditions. Typically, Pakistani names derive from Arabic, Indo-Persian or Turkish roots. Tribal and familial identity is strongly respected. Therefore ...

Indonesian Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Arrive on time but consider that your Indonesian counterpart may be late to a meeting. Try and be flexible with your time-planning to allow for this. Foreign visitors are expected to dress smartly for meetings, either in suits or ...

Dutch Culture / Greetings

... The common greeting in the Netherlands is a handshake along with a nod of the head. This form of address is usually short. Among friends and family, it is common to greet one another by kissing on alternating cheeks three times. Take both ...

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