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... Do’s Show genuine interest in fa’a Samoa (‘the Samoan Way’). Samoans are extremely proud of fa’a Samoa and enjoy explaining its various facets. Oral presentation skills are highly valued by many Samoan people. If you are asked to speak at a Samoan commun ...

... Australia is a secular country, with a high degree of religious freedom and religious diversity. Although the state and religious groups are maintained as separate entities, religious institutions continue to play a large role in Australian society. For ex ...

... Verbal Indirect Communication: Mauritians tend to avoid conflict or confrontation. People generally tell their conversation partner what they think they want to hear to avoid hurting their counterpart or causing embarrassment. It is common to find out info ...

... Meetings First impressions are vital in business as the persona you put forward initially can prevail in an Italian’s mind throughout a meeting. Keeping this in mind, make sure to present yourself neatly, stylishly and professionally in a conservative suit ...

... Austria uses similar naming conventions to the English-speaking West. Some Austrians have two personal names (one that is a first name and one as a middle name) and a family name (e.g. Julia Anja BAUER). Surnames are passe ...

... Verbal Raised Voices: Lebanese have few reservations about yelling to make themselves heard and often speak with impassioned, loud voices. That being said, a raised voice is not always a sign of anger but rather an expression of a genuine feeling. A Leban ...

... Meetings Arrive at the meeting on time and expect your Spanish counterpart to do the same. While there is a relaxed sense of time in many Spaniards’ social lives, punctuality is required in the world of business. This may not always be adhered to, but it i ...

... Verbal Direct Communication: Papua New Guineans tend to be direct in their communication on general topics. However, they are typically sensitive on cultural matters and can become easily ashamed. Thus, Papua New Guineans are often less direct when discuss ...

... The Indigenous people and nations of North America are the traditional custodians of the land, having inhabited it for at least 15,000 years before Europeans arrived. The process of colonisation caused existing Indigenous populations to experience widespre ...

... Meetings Arrive on time. White and Asian South Africans are especially punctual. You are expected to greet everyone in the room individually – even if the group is large. Exchange business cards after a formal introduction and take a recognisable moment to ...