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Japanese Culture / References

... The primary author of this profile was Chara Scroope (2021) with updates made to the Core Concepts section in 2025. Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021a). 4-digit level ANCP Ancestry Multi Response by Australia (UR) (No. 2021 Census of ...

Tongan Culture / Greetings

... The most common greeting in Tonga is a prolonged handshake. Among newly acquainted women, the common greetings are a handshake or a nod of acknowledgement. In formal settings, the traditional greeting is to put one's right cheek next to the other's right ...

Afghan Culture / Communication

... 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 ...

Mexican Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette People are expected to pay 10-15% as a tip after a service has been performed. It is polite to say “Salud” when someone sneezes. This literally translates as “health” but means the equivalent of “bless you”. If you cannot a ...

Nepalese Culture / Dates of Significance

... Festivals and rituals are very important in Nepali society. Apart from having nationalistic or religious importance, they serve as ways to unite family members who are working abroad and communities as a whole. Most of the Hindu and Buddhi ...

Chinese Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette Give and receive everything with two hands. Tipping is considered derogatory as it is something a superior does to an inferior. The correct decorum during interactions in China always entails showing deference to those who are older. It is ...

Egyptian Culture / Communication

... Verbal Communication Style: Egyptians are quite expressive and passionate when they converse. They have a tendency to be evocative and verbose by telling stories and using wordplay and jokes. They are generally open and emotive, displaying happiness and gr ...

Ukrainian Culture / Business Culture

... Meetings Make appointments well in advance and arrive punctually. Confirm and reconfirm scheduled meetings to avoid them being cancelled on short notice. Arrive on time to show your professionalism. However, be aware that the approach to time-keepi ...

Egyptian Culture / Etiquette

... 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 often occur befo ...

South Sudanese Culture / Greetings

... It is common to greet people with a handshake in South Sudan. It is rude not to offer your hand in a greeting. People may pat each other on the shoulders before shaking hands and close friends or family may embrace. Women may give three ...

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