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... The focus of this religious profile, Eastern Orthodoxy, constitutes a separate tradition from the churches of the Oriental Orthodox Communion. In many countries, Eastern Orthodoxy is deeply intertwined with the local culture. This means that some Eastern ...

... It is important to note that there is a wide diversity of Protestant traditions. This means that not all major narratives, doctrines and philosophies are recalled, understood and presented in a uniform manner across and within Protestant denominations. Sim ...

... The Catholic Church can be broadly divided into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches. Both are in union and follow the authority of the Pope, but retain their respective traditions and customs. In many countries, Catholicism is deep ...

... Mesopotamia Cooperation Honour Empathy Generosity Pilgrimage Perseverance Iraq is a Middle Eastern country bordering Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Syria. The land is situated within the historical region of ancient Mesopotamia and is consi ...

... The Indigenous people and nations of North America are the traditional custodians of the land, having inhabited it for at least 15,000 years before Europeans arrived. The process of colonisation caused existing Indigenous populations to experience widespre ...

... Regional Character (Kenminsei) Formality Face (Menboku) Politeness Pragmatism Pacifism Artistry Japan is an island country located in the northeast Pacific Ocean. Since the 1950s, the country has emerged as one of the most economically and technologically ...

... Meetings Punctuality is highly valued in Japan. Everyone is expected to be on time for meetings and appointments. Aim to arrive some time before or exactly on the designated time. If you expect delay, politely and apologetically inform your Japanese counte ...

... Family is the most important aspect of life in Vietnam. It is much more interdependent and tight-knit than what many Western cultures are familiar with. The cohesiveness and health of the family unit is often a main imperative. The “family ...

... Meetings Though time and punctuality are important, Israelis are quite flexible. It is common for some people to arrive at a meeting 15 to 20 minutes after the designated time, especially if they are in upper management. However, it is advised to aim for ...

... Myanmar was formerly known as Burma. The changing of its name has been the subject of controversies and mixed incidences of adoption. In Australia, the demonym ‘Burmese’ remains the most widely understood point of reference used for referring to citizens o ...