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... Singaporeans can be fiercely competitive. It is not unusual to see people endeavouring to get to the front of a crowd or determinedly queuing for great lengths to buy or see something. They attribute this to ‘kiasu’, the fear of losing. Kiasu motivates Sin ...

... Ash Wednesday (The first day of Lent. Typically in February or March) Ash Wednesday is a Christian event that marks the beginning of the Lent season. The event is marked as a day of penitence or repentance for one’s past wrongdoings. Attending church ser ...

... 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 ...

... Do's The Taiwanese tend to be very hospitable and willing to help a stranger in need, perhaps more so than is common in Australia. Be receptive to their friendliness and try to reciprocate it. Be humble if you receive a compliment or flattery from your Tai ...

... Expect most businesses to close on Sunday, as it is the day many people attend church. Interaction between men and women who are not married or related is kept modest. They usually avoid being seen walking together if they go to the same place, with the w ...

... Basic Etiquette An important concept that informs etiquette in Japan is omotenashi, which generally translates as ‘hospitality’. It refers to the quality of being thoughtful and considerate of others in such a way that the host can anticipate the needs of ...

... Family is extremely important to life in Myanmar. However, it’s important to recognise that the Burmese notion of ‘family’ extends well beyond the nuclear family. As an example, there is no such thing as a “cousin” in Burmese culture. Cous ...

... Macedonians have migrated to Australia in multiple waves over the last 100 years. Many arrived in the 1920s and 1930s and later as displaced persons during and after the Greek Civil War (1944-1949). Further migration occurred during the la ...

... 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 ...

... Naming Conventions British English naming conventions arrange names as follows: [first given name] [middle given name(s)] [FAMILY NAME]. For example, Jack Samuel ADAMS (male) or Emily Claire TAYLOR (female). One’s ‘first name’, known as a ‘personal name’ o ...