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South Korean Culture / Greetings

... 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 ...

Colombian Culture / Family

... 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 ...

Chilean Culture / Family

... The family plays a prominent role in Chilean society as well as in the day-to-day life of most Chileans. The nuclear family is the core family unit in Chile. However, bonds are often quite close to extended family members. ...

New Zealand Culture / Naming

... New Zealand is generally an egalitarian society that values informal communication regardless of social status. Personal names are preferred and considered more important than titles. New Zealanders often make efforts to know and correctly recall someone’s ...

Cypriot Culture / Family

... The family unit is the most important foundation of Cypriot society, providing emotional and economic support to the individual. Cypriots tend to think of their extended family as immediate family. For example, one may be as close with their cousin as they ...

Egyptian Culture / Population Statistics

... Egypt Population 1 Language Religion 2 Ethnicity 1 The last national census was conducted in 2006. These statistics are outdated and do not take into account the approximately five million persons from different countries of origin living in Egypt.3 See E ...

Christianity: Eastern Orthodox / Rituals and Practices

... Weekly Observance The weekly ceremony or sacred rite of Eastern Orthodox traditions is known as the Divine Liturgy. This weekly ceremony takes place each Sunday morning, but is also celebrated on special feast days. It can only occur through the exercised ...

Christianity: Eastern Orthodox / Rituals and Practices

... Worship (Latria) and Veneration (Hyperdulia and Dulia) The term ‘latria’ refers to worship, which is understood as the highest level of adoration and reverence directed towards only God and the Holy Trinity. On the other hand, hyperdulia ...

German Culture / Naming

... Naming Conventions German naming conventions generally follow a Western format: first name(s), family name. Most Germans typically have one or multiple first names and a surname arranged as follows: [first name(s)] [FAMILY NAME]. For example, Klaus MEYER ( ...

New Zealand Culture / Family

... Family remains central to nurturing a person’s potential and individuality, providing emotional and financial support. In particular, families in New Zealand often view it as a responsibility to pass down cultural knowledge and values to future generations ...

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