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... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... 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 ...

... Family is extremely important to life in Myanmar. However, it’s important to recognise that the Burmese notion of ‘family’ extends well beyond the nuclear family. As an example, there is no such thing as a “cousin” in Burmese culture. Cousins are understoo ...