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... Verbal Indirect Communication: Cambodians generally have an indirect communication style. Questions are often expressed in vague terms, especially if it is a negative topic. Since the concept of ‘face’ underpins interactions, Cambodians tend to avoid givin ...

... South Sudan does not have an official religion and estimates on the numbers of followers of various faiths are unavailable. However, the majority of the South Sudanese population follows Christianity, often intermingled with traditional cultural practices. ...

... Branches of Mahāyāna Buddhism The phrase ‘Mahāyāna Buddhism’ is often used as an umbrella term referring to numerous schools of Buddhism that generally accept the same doctrinal innovations. These include concepts such as the bodhisattva ideal, emptiness ...

... Guiding Ethical Principles The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21) are believed to be divine laws that establish the foundation of ethical practice. The Ten Commandments institute e ...

... 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 ...

... Turkish culture places a strong emphasis on family. There is a widely held belief that individuals should maintain close ties with relatives and care for parents and elders throughout their lives. Many Turks continue living in their family home well into a ...

... For Peruvians, one’s family is often considered to be the most important part of life. In Peru, there is a general expectation that individuals remain loyal and committed to their family by putting the interests of their family before their own. Similarly, ...

... India Population 2 Language 3 The 2011 Census of India recorded 270 identifiable languages, 123 of which are grouped under the 22 ‘scheduled languages’ (official languages listed under the Constitution), and 147 grouped under non-scheduled ...

... Greetings are very important to building relationships in Sudan. Importantly, greetings can vary significantly depending on the person’s age, status and the social context. Stand up to greet people, especially those that are older than you. The common gree ...

... Verbal Indirect Communication: Greeks can be quite indirect communicators. To avoid conflict or confrontation, they often take a long-winded, roundabout approach to conveying their messages sensitively and tactfully. Furthermore, they may ...