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... For most Nepalis, the “family” refers to a wide network of extended relationships. Households are often overcrowded with many members from multiple generations. The relations are normally connected through the male side (patrilineal). Traditionally, the li ...

... 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 ...

... According to North Macedonia’s 2021 national census, 59.9% of the resident population identifies as Christian, with the majority (46.1%) adhering to the Orthodox tradition.19 Other Christian denominations, including Eastern and Roman Catholics, various Pro ...

... Verbal Indirect Communication: As an extension of the need to maintain harmonious relations, Malaysians rely on indirect communication. Great consideration is made to ensure that what is said, how it is said and how much is said does not offend the other p ...

... Although sometimes people refer to the entire country as ‘Holland’, this is incorrect. Holland is a region within the Netherlands where typical Dutch culture is found. Those who reside outside of Holland may take offence if they are referr ...

... Basic Etiquette People tend to dress neatly and modestly. Wearing overly casual clothing in public may be considered inappropriate. There is a strong coffee culture in Croatia. Many people socialise over a cup of coffee. Greet people as yo ...

... Greece is officially a secular state, and the Government does not keep statistics on religious groups. However, its religious and social landscape is deeply influenced by the Greek Orthodox Church. According to adherence data from the World Religion Databa ...

... Basic Etiquette If someone offers to pay for your meal, it is polite to initially refuse (e.g. “I couldn’t possibly let you do that”) before they insist and you accept graciously. Lateness is common among friends and does not imply rudeness or disrespect ...

... Migration History Afghanistan–born people have been migrating to Australia since the mid–mid-nineteenth century when they came as cameleers.1 The Afghan cameleers were all men and were prohibited from bringing their wives to Australia.2 Ov ...

... Migration History There was very little Turkish migration to Australia before the 20th century. Following World War I, Turks in Australia could be interned as ‘enemy aliens’ due to their country’s alliance in the war. The White Australia Policy and the 192 ...