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Peruvian Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s Engage in discussions on topics such as football (soccer), Peruvian cuisine and Peru's natural landscapes. These are welcome topics of conversation. Try to show an interest in Peruvian cuisine. Food is a big source of pride for many Peruvians and is ...

German Culture / Greetings

... Greetings generally differ in formality depending on whether a German knows the other person well or not. The most common greeting is a handshake with direct eye contact. Men usually greet women first and wait for them to extend their hand ...

Papua New Guinean Culture / Religion

... Religion has played a significant role in social and political life throughout the history of Papua New Guinea’s rich and diverse ethno-linguistic communities. The constitution of Papua New Guinea protects freedom of religion and the right ...

Christianity: Eastern Orthodox / Key Dates and Events

... Palm Sunday (The Sunday before Easter Sunday) Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that marks the beginning of Holy Week. Church services may spend this time reflecting on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is also a time that many remember Jesus’ suffering l ...

Christianity: Eastern Orthodox / Material

... Objects Icons Icons are adorned and elaborate paintings of saints, particular narratives, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Icons are often displayed in Eastern Orthodox churches and in the homes of many Eastern Orthodox followers. Icons are seen as sacr ...

Nepalese Culture / Nepalis in Australia

... While Nepalis started arriving in Australia around the 1980s, the numbers were relatively low until recent years. According to the 2021 census, the majority (60%) of Nepal-born people in Australia have arrived since 2015.1 This has seen th ...

Afghan Culture / Etiquette

... Basic Etiquette Use your right hand or both hands together to gesture or offer anything. The left hand is used for cleaning and hygiene purposes and should not be used to gesture or touch things (e.g. food/people). See more under Communication. In Afghanis ...

Somali Culture / Do's and Don'ts

... Do’s When possible, try to refer to the nation, nationality, or culture of Somalia as 'Somali' specifically, rather than 'African'. It is appreciated when foreigners recognise that Somalia is culturally distinct from the rest of Africa. It is polite to ask ...

French Culture / Population Statistics

... France Population Language French (official) 100% Religion France prohibits state authorities from collecting data on individuals' religious beliefs. Statistics are drawn from a survey commissioned by the European Union. [European Union, 2019] Ethnicity Ce ...

Sri Lankan Culture / Family

... Life revolves around the family for most Sri Lankans. In collectivist cultures such as that of Sri Lanka, the family is the first 'group' a person becomes a member of at birth. The interests of the family are expected to come before those of the individual ...

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