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... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... “Afghani” refers to the currency of money in Afghanistan and should not be used to describe the Afghan people. The burqa existed in Afghanistan before the Taliban's rise to power, but was not worn as frequently. The Taliban regime enforced a policy that re ...

... Sexuality, Marriage and Divorce Sexual Relations Sexual relations are understood in the context of a legally accepted marriage between a man and woman. Accordingly, acts outside of this formula are usually considered impermissible. Refraining from sexual ...

... Basic Etiquette In Poland, people are expected to maintain a basic appearance of courtesy at all times. This involves paying attention and giving consideration to one’s smaller actions, being helpful and generally professional. Casual clothing can be con ...

... A firm handshake with direct eye contact is the most common form of greeting. When meeting someone for the first time, people tend to shake hands and ask “kako ste?” (“how are you?”) or “drago mi je” (“nice to meet you”). When addressing an acquaintance, ...

... At the time of the 2007 census, 64.5% of Fijians were Christian (most being Methodist or Catholic), 27.9% were Hindu and 6.3% were Muslim. There is also a small minority of Sikhs and Buddhists. During the colonial era, a large majority of Fijians were con ...

... Religious Adulthood (Bar/Bat Mitzvah) A bar mitzvah is a Jewish ritual and celebration that commemorates the religious maturation of a Jewish boy on his 13th birthday. Although once exclusively for males, most Jewish traditions have instituted a female