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... Ash Wednesday (The first day of Lent. Typically in February or March) Ash Wednesday is a Christian event that marks the beginning of the Lent season. The event is marked as a day of penitence or repentance for one’s past wrongdoings. Attending church ser ...

... Verbal Communication: Afghans tend to speak both directly and indirectly depending on whom they are interacting with. When the person is older than them or of the opposite gender, communication tends to be quite indirect, deferential and respectful. Howeve ...

... Do's The Taiwanese tend to be very hospitable and willing to help a stranger in need, perhaps more so than is common in Australia. Be receptive to their friendliness and try to reciprocate it. Be humble if you receive a compliment or flattery from your Tai ...

... Expect most businesses to close on Sunday, as it is the day many people attend church. Interaction between men and women who are not married or related is kept modest. They usually avoid being seen walking together if they go to the same place, with the w ...

... Basic Etiquette An important concept that informs etiquette in Japan is omotenashi, which generally translates as ‘hospitality’. It refers to the quality of being thoughtful and considerate of others in such a way that the host can anticipate the needs of ...

... Macedonians have migrated to Australia in multiple waves over the last 100 years. Many arrived in the 1920s and 1930s and later as displaced persons during and after the Greek Civil War (1944-1949). Further migration occurred during the la ...

... Basic Etiquette It is considered impolite to point the toe, heel or any part of the foot toward another person. Showing the sole of one’s shoe is also impolite. Modest dress and presentation are highly valued in Egyptian culture. Greetings ...

... Stoicism Class Equity Regional diversity Informality Humour Diligence The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK) comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each constituent nation has a distinct national identity, whil ...

... Family is considered to be the foundation of social life for most Filipinos. The nuclear family is the core family unit, however bonds are often tight knit among extended family members. Indeed, people may be encouraged to have a relationship with their au ...

... Although it is possible to identify streams and sects within Hinduism, such categories are not rigidly defined. Moreover, people may not necessarily agree on the meaning of certain words and phrases, such as the vague term ‘Hindu’. Many Hindu traditions t ...