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Zimbabwean Culture / Communication

... Verbal Indirect Communication: Zimbabweans are indirect communicators. They generally seek to avoid friction in any conversation. Thus, to be blunt and frank is not advisable. In an effort to be respectful, Zimbabweans come across as quite agreeable and ac ...

Vietnamese Culture / Vietnamese in Australia

... International Students From January to June 2023, there were a total of 23,939 Vietnamese international students studying in Australia, making Vietnam the sixth-highest ethnic international student population.2 This number has remained ste ...

Taiwanese Culture / Other Considerations

... The relationship between Taiwan and China is a very sensitive topic. Be considerate of its complexities should it arise in conversations. Many of the younger generation of Taiwanese wish to define themselves as distinct from China as a way to combat possib ...

Egyptian Culture / Greetings

... A person entering into any group scenario should greet those already present. Handshakes are expected in a situation involving people you are familiar with. Handshakes may be held only lightly, but are often prolonged. They are generally accompanied by a w ...

Bosnian Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette It is expected that people act with more formality and respect around their elders. In the Bosnian language, they are to be addressed using formal pronouns. Offer your seat to an elderly person, pregnant woman or woman with a small child if ...

Sri Lankan Culture / Communication

... Verbal Communication Style: The communication style of Sri Lankans tends to be polite. When speaking with those they do not know well, they may tell their counterparts what they want to hear to avoid conflict. Their communication style can come across as a ...

Palestinian Culture / Communication

... Verbal Indirect Communication: Palestinians generally tend to communicate indirectly. This means people can be vague in their response to direct questions and give their opinions in long, elaborate ways. Palestinians prefer to accommodate their conversatio ...

Romanian Culture / Romanians in Australia

... Migration History Romanians began migrating to Australia in significant numbers following World War II under the Displaced Persons program. During this time (1947-1954), the Romanian population in Australia increased by almost 3,000 people ...

Australian Culture / Etiquette

... People are rarely criticised if someone fails to observe formal etiquette (e.g. forgetting to dress smartly). Commenting on someone’s poor manners can be seen as overly formal. Moderate swearing is common among friends and is not always considered rude. ...

Filipino Culture / Filipinos in Australia

... In the post-World War II period, the Refugees Removal Act forced the deportation of Filipinos, among other Asians, who had fled Japanese invasions of their homeland. However, in the 1950s, the relaxation of the White Australia Policy and t ...

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