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... Basic Etiquette Winking and ‘uncontrolled’ nervous movements, such as tapping a table, are considered impolite. Objects and food should be offered or received with both hands. This indicates respect. It is expected that people defer to elders in all situat ...

... Theotokos (Mary, the Mother of God) One of the distinguishing features of Eastern Orthodoxy is the emphasis and deep devotion to the person and life narrative of the Virgin Mary. In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, Mary is referred to and ...

... Do’s Be respectful and courteous, especially around someone’s parents or elders. Colombians are often very charismatic and talkative, but their warmth is generally always accompanied with good manners. Make an effort to steer the conversation towards the ...

... Do’s Pay attention to personal space. Maintain a little over an arm’s length of distance and limit the amount of touching in a conversation. It can cause discomfort for your Swedish counterpart to invade their personal space. Try to participate in ‘fika’ ...

... Greetings in Chile are very important because they emphasise that an individual is acknowledged and welcomed. When greeting someone in a formal setting or for the first time, people typically shake hands with those of the same gender. However, this can var ...

... Honour Sincerity Integrity Hospitality Sensitivity Adaptability Wariness Lebanon is a small yet diverse country. It’s approximately 160 km long and 56 km wide at its largest point, bordering Syria, Israel and the Mediterranean Sea. The predominant c ...

... Organisational Structure Sunnī Islam places great emphasis on close adherence to the Qur’ān and the Sunnah as its major source of authority. Religious leaders (ulamā) in Sunnī Islam are usually thought of as teachers, exemplars or leaders who hold conside ...

... Community (Ummah) The concept of ummah (community) expresses the essential unity and theoretical equality of Muslims from diverse geographical, cultural, ethnic and tribal backgrounds. Various elements of Islam help foster a sense of unity within the umma ...

... Naming Conventions French naming conventions arrange names as follows: [first given name] [middle given name(s)] [FAMILY NAME]. For example, Philippe Alain LAURENT (male) or Marie Monique DUBOIS (female). One’s ‘first name’ (un prénom), known as a ‘persona ...

... Basic Etiquette People tend to dress formally and modestly. Hats should be removed when entering a person’s home or a church. Maltese typically have a relaxed approach towards timekeeping and punctuality. This is commonly referred to as ‘island time’. Visi ...