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... Kenya was known as ‘British East Africa’ in the late 19th century due to its colonial connections to the British Empire. The early Kenya-born migrants to Australia were of European background and arrived from the British colony of Kenya in ...

... Basic Etiquette Punctuality is highly valued in Austria. Being on time for meetings, appointments, services and parties is expected. Deadlines are expected to be met with little leeway. In social situations, one should arrive approximately five to 10 minut ...

... Verbal Indirect Communication: Zimbabweans are indirect communicators. They generally seek to avoid friction in any conversation. Thus, to be blunt and frank is not advisable. In an effort to be respectful, Zimbabweans come across as quite agreeable and ac ...

... Life Narratives of Prophets (Nabiy) Some major narratives in Islam describe the life of various prophets (nabiy), who are humans specially elected by God to communicate a divine message. The first prophet was Ādam, and much of his story is found in the cr ...

... It is important to be aware of the diversity of traditions and practices regarding etiquette in India. Given the different social norms among regions, linguistic groups and religions, each community has their own understanding of what constitutes respectfu ...

... A person entering into any group scenario should greet those already present. Handshakes are expected in a situation involving people you are familiar with. Handshakes may be held only lightly, but are often prolonged. They are generally accompanied by a w ...

... In Ireland, there is no official state religion, and the Irish Constitution guarantees the individual's freedom to profess and practise a religion. Nonetheless, the Catholic Church and the Irish state have a longstanding historical, cultural and political ...

... Do’s Try to get straight to the point at hand. Germans generally do not need much small talk to warm up the conversation. They often appreciate it when others are direct. Provide sincere answers to serious questions, and avoid introducing ...

... Jesus of Nazareth The life story of Jesus of Nazareth (later referred to as ‘Jesus Christ’) is one of the core narratives in Christianity and it is found in the Gospels. Understood as the Son of God, Jesus was both divine and human in nature. The stories ...

... Dietary Practices Kashrut refers to the Jewish dietary laws that describe foods suitable for a Jewish person to eat. Jewish dietary laws make a distinction between kosher (appropriate) foods and treifah (forbidden) foods. Some foods are inherently kosher ...