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... Basic Etiquette Use your right hand or both hands together to gesture or offer anything. The left hand is used for cleaning and hygiene purposes and should not be used to gesture or touch things (e.g. food/people). See more under Non-Verbal

... Verbal Direct Communication: Papua New Guineans tend to be direct in their communication on general topics. However, they are typically sensitive on cultural matters and can become easily ashamed. Thus, Papua New Guineans are often less direct when discus ...

... 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 ...

... In Chilean culture, it is typical for people to trace their ancestry back through the paternal lines of both their mother and father. This is reflected in their name, as they usually have two surnames (e.g. Maria SILVA VARGAS). The father’ ...

... For most Samoans, the family is of the utmost importance. It is believed that each person is a representative of their family and thus should act in such a way that honours all family members. Each is expected to contribute to the family’s cumulative succe ...

... The family (familia) is the most important aspect of most Spaniard’s lives. Spaniards tend to manage their personal problems through their family, relying on relatives (parientes) for support when in difficult situations. This family network of support was ...

... Naming Conventions American names generally follow English naming conventions. However, this may vary depending on one’s racial, ethnic or family background (see below). English naming conventions arrange names as follows: [first given name] [middle gi ...

... The primary author of this profile was Chara Scroope (2022). Avis, P. (Ed.). (2018). Introduction to Ecclesiology. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199645831.013.28 Ayres, L., & Volpe, M. A. (Eds.). (2019). The Oxford Handbook ...

... Greetings are usually informal in social settings. New Zealanders often say “Hi, how are you?”. However, this is simply a greeting not a question to be answered in any detail. The response is often “Great” or “Good thanks, how are you?”. If a New Zealander ...

... Verbal Indirect Communication Saudi Arabians generally have an indirect communication style. It is common for people to understate their opinions in an effort to save face and remain polite. You may have to make assumptions about what is not said. For ex ...