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... Tonga was first listed in the census under the name ‘The Friendly Islands' as a place of birth, bestowed by Captain James Cook due to the friendly reception he received on his first visit to the islands in 1773. The Tonga-born population i ...

... Koreans are very family-oriented. Family members are very loyal to each other and dedicated to maintaining their nexus (characteristic of collectivist societies). In some traditional/rural social circles, families can be s ...

... Warmth Reciprocity Communal Harmony Loyalty Hospitality Perseverance Bangladesh is a relatively young sovereign state, however, it has an ancient heritage as part of the historic region of Bengal, located in South Asia. The region’s struggles with colonial ...

... Religion has historically influenced Indian society on a political, cultural and economic level. There is a sense of pride associated with the country’s rich religious history as the traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism all emerged out of ...

... Basic Etiquette Ukrainians generally have a relaxed approach to time. Plans are often discussed loosely in everyday conversation to accommodate for delays (e.g. “Come around seven” or “Let’s meet at about five”). It is common for Ukrainians to arrive 15 to ...

... Fijians started arriving in Australia in the late 1800s. Through this time and the first half of the 20th century, most migrants to arrive from Fiji had European heritage. They were generally the children of British missionary families. Migration increased ...

... When meeting people for the first time, Israelis may be formal and use titles such as ‘Mr’ or ‘Mrs’ followed by their last name. After initial introductions, Israelis tend to address one another by their first name. It is common for peop ...

... Verbal Communication Style: Argentines are quite expressive and emotive in their communication. They tend to ask many questions that may be considered personal; it can be considered impolite if one does not ask such questions. It is also common for Argent ...

... Use a person’s formal title (i.e. Mr, Ms, Doctor) when addressing them for the first time, and continue to do so until they signal otherwise. The most common way to greet people in South Korea is with a bow. The casual bow is a dip of the ...

... One’s family is the most important aspect of life for most Colombians. It tends to have a major influence on the individual, providing a sense of identity, community and support. It also forms the basis for many people’s social circles. There is a general ...