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... Considerations The South Sudanese may prefer oral communication rather than putting things in writing. Cash is not the only currency in South Sudan. Objects, labour and livestock are often traded to fulfil business deals. Some South Sudanese people may not ...
... Weekly Observance On midday Friday afternoons, the midday prayer (ṣalāt al-ẓuhur) may be performed as a congregational prayer, known as ṣalāt al-jumu‘ah. The special prayer includes two sermons (khuṭbah) delivered from th ...
... Five Pillars of Islam (Arkān al-Islām al-khamsah) The Five Pillars of Islam (arkān al-Islām al-khamsah) refers to the five most important practices in the Muslim faith, namely testimony o ...
... Circumcision (Khitān) Khitān is the Arabic term for male circumcision and refers to the initiation ritual for Muslim newborn baby boys. There is no fixed age for the practice. Rather, the circumcision is performed depending on the region, family
... Singaporean migration to Australia was minimal during the 19th and early 20th century. The population only numbered a few hundred until the mid-1960s. This changed after the relaxation of the White Australia Policy as Singaporeans became e ...
... Organisational Structure There is some difficulty in generalising Mahāyāna Buddhism's organisational structure. This is because structures vary depending on the region and school. While some are strictly hierarchical or have central governing bodies, othe ...
... Sexuality, Marriage and Divorce The Roman Catholic Church understands sexuality as a gift from God that is inherent to every human being. Sexual activity is considered to be an expression of sexuality within the context of marriage (understood as a sacred ...
... Verbal Indirect Communication Kenyans are generally indirect communicators who often seek to avoid conflict or confrontation. Indeed, Kenyans prefer to maintain harmony rather than confront someone about a problem. Many will avoid giving a direct "no" dire ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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