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... The Irish have been in Australia since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The influence of the Irish on and contribution to Australia’s ever-changing cultural, economic, political and social life is of central significance. This is la ...

... Basic Etiquette People may keep less personal space when queuing. It is not considered rude for your belongings to make contact with the person in front of you or behind you when waiting in line. Do not cross your legs in front of those who have a higher s ...

... Manners in Vietnam Modesty (‘khiêm’) and virtuousness are strongly emphasised in Vietnamese culture, underpinning interactions. However, these values are understood slightly differently in Vietnam, causing manners to be exhibited in distin ...

... Do’s Take the time to engage in some small talk when meeting people. It can be helpful to invoke humour or inquire about someone’s family’s well-being. It is rude to talk about your topic of interest without showing some thoughtfulness and ...

... Basic Etiquette In rural areas where communities are quite close, people often say a word of greeting to every person they pass. Walking straight by without acknowledging the other’s presence can be seen as rude. Wait for someone to bless a meal before y ...

... The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason (2016). The Cultural Atlas would like to sincerely thank the Syrian Australian Association of Queensland for their assistance and support in compiling this information. Abudabbeh, N. (2005). Arab Families: ...

... Colombia does not have an official religion. However, Roman Catholicism is the dominant faith and is deeply culturally pervasive. While the National Department of Statistics does not record the religious affiliations of the population, various studies and ...

... National Holidays New Year's Day – 1st January Iraqi Army Day – 6th January* Not observed in Kurdistan National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence – 6th March Persian New Year – Varies each year Labour Day – 1st May End of Ramadan (3-day hol ...

... For most Irish, the nuclear family unit plays a major role in their day-to-day lives. The extended family continues to be an essential part of Irish society. In the past, extended families would live near one another, but ...

... Verbal Indirect Communication: The British are relatively indirect communicators. They strongly avoid conflict and, therefore, take all necessary measures to remain polite throughout the discussion. This involves making indirect statements that vaguely com ...