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... Meetings Tongans tend to have a slow and less rigid approach to work and business negotiations. Due to Tongans' relaxed approach to time, your Tongan counterpart may show up at your office without an appointment. Be prepared for the possibility of prearran ...

... The three major religious traditions in Taiwan are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. However, many of the temples in Taiwan reflect a fusion of all three traditions. This is in part due to Japanese occupation, which led many Taoists to secretly worship in ...

... The common greeting between strangers is a firm handshake and eye contact. A light hug may occur between two friends. Close friends and family may greet by giving two or more kisses on alternating cheeks. Muslim men or women may prefer not ...

... Most Zimbabweans are Christians. According to the 2022 Population and Housing Census, 85.3% of the population is Christian.8 Most Christians are Protestant, with the main denominations being Apostolic (followed by 40.3% of the population) and Pentecostal ( ...

... Meetings While punctuality is not generally a high priority in Malaysia, it is still expected in the business setting. However, meetings may start later than scheduled even if everyone is present, as people tend not to rush or appear urgent. In Malaysia, p ...

... Dress Islamic dress code is generally guided by the principles of modesty (ḥayā’) and partition (ḥijāb). Dress is considered one aspect of modesty, a value that is expected to be demonstrated through one’s behaviour, speech and manners. The general patter ...

... The primary author of this profile was Chara Scroope (2017). Arwine, A., & Mayer, L. (2013). The Netherlands: Politics in a Fragmented Culture. In A. Arwine & L. Mayer (Eds.), The Changing Basis of Political Conflict in Advanced Western Democracies: The Po ...

... Naming Conventions Afghan names traditionally consist of a first name/personal name alone – without a ‘middle’ name or surname. This personal name may be a compounded name, such as Ahmad Khan,1 in which case the two words equate to a single name rather tha ...

... Greetings are very context-dependent in Japan. The formality and social context of a situation dictates what gestures and phrases are used to greet people. Thus, there are a variety of greetings used. In Japan, the most common gesture when ...

... Since both Australia and Canada were both British colonies, the nineteenth century was characterised by a small, yet fluid, migration between the colonies at every level of society. For example, many of Australia's colonial governors had prior postings in ...