Social Etiquette around the globe by Ξένες Γλώσσες - Πληροφορική Βασσάλου Τσακαλάκη

Social Etiquette around the globe by Ξένες Γλώσσες - Πληροφορική Βασσάλου Τσακαλάκη https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette D class project en-us 2016-10-15 09:20:57 UTC 2016-10-22 09:31:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png Mexican families. https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132134893 The family is at the centre of the social structure.Outside of the major cosmopolitan cities, families are still generally large.The extended family is as important as the nuclear family since it provides a sense of stability.Mexicans consider it their duty and responsibility to help family members. For example, the will help find employment or finance a house or other large purchase.Most Mexican families are extremely traditional, with the father as the head, the authority figure and the decision-maker.Mothers are greatly revered, but their role may be seen as secondary to that of their husband.

ETIQUETTES AND TABLE MANNERS.

When greeting in social situations, women pat each other on the right forearm or shoulder, rather than shake hands.Men shake hands until they know someone well, at which time they progress to the more traditional hug and back slapping.Wait until invited before using a Mexican's first name.You should arrive 30 minutes late in most places
and houses,because it's inapropriate not to.Always keep your hands visible when eating. Keep your wrists resting on the edge of the table.When you have finished eating, place your knife and fork across your plate with the prongs facing down and the handles facing to the right.Do not sit down until you are invited to and told where to sit.Do not begin eating until the hostess starts.Only men give toasts.It is polite to leave some food on your plate after a meal.

GEORGE VORIZANOS
GEORGE MARAKIS

]]> 2016-10-20 16:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132134893 German People https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132135614 German people greet formaly.A quick, firm handshake is the traditional greeting.Titles are very important and denote respect. Use a person's title and their surname until invited to use their first name.Germans take great pride in their homes.Only close friends and relatives are invited into the sanctity of the house, so it is the one place where more informal communication may occur. You should say Herr or Frau and the person's title and their surname .In general, wait for your host or hostess to introduce you to a group.If you are invited to a German's house, bring a gift such as chocolates or flowers.Yellow roses or tea roses are always well received. Do not give red roses as they symbolize romantic intentions. Do not give carnations as they symbolize mourning. Do not give lilies or chrysanthemums as they are used at funerals.If you bring wine, it should be imported, French or Italian. Giving German wines is viewed as meaning you do not think the host will serve a good quality wine. Gifts are usually opened when received.

Giatromanolakis George
somarakis mixalis]]> 2016-10-20 16:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132135614 THE ITALIAN PEOPLE https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132135692 Italian people are enthusiastic yet rather formal.A handshake with direct eye contact and a smile are the most common greetings in Italy.Once a relationship develops, air-kissing on both cheeks,starting with the left is often added as well as a pat on the back between men.Italians are guided by first impressions, so it is important that you demonstrate propriety and respect when greeting people, especially when meeting them for the first time.If you are guiding to Italian home iw anucceptable to get red flowers or chrysanthemums.It is very polite to bring wine.
Lena Fragioudaki
Eletheria Diamantaki

]]> 2016-10-20 16:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132135692 Social Etiquette in LUXEMBOURG https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132136239 Luxembourg people are reserved and formal until to know each other very well. A brief handshake is the most common greeting in Luxembourg.Shy friends greet by kissing on the cheek three times, starting with the left cheek and alternating.

Manousos Hristoforakis Anaa Pantalou]]> 2016-10-20 16:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132136239 Culture in Canada https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132136591 Canadians are generally a tolerant, polite and extremely community-oriented people

The most common greeting in Canada is the handshake . It should be firm and accompanied by direct eye contact and a sincere smile.French Canadian friends may greet each other by lightly kissing on the cheeks (once on the left cheek and once on the right).

If invited to someone's home for dinner, take a box of good chocolates, flowers or a bottle of wine .In Quebec, sending flowers in advance of the dinner party is proper protocol. In Quebec, if you give wine, make sure it is of the highest quality you can afford.Do not give white lilies as they are used at funerals.Do not give cash or money as a present.Gifts are usually opened when received.

Marios Zaimakis Stefania Kefalogianni]]> 2016-10-20 16:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132136591 Croatia https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132137084 The family is still the basis of the social structure. The extended family is the norm and relatives remain quite close with both the mother and the father’s sides. The family provides its members with a social network and assistance in times of need. Even though it is becoming increasingly common for the nuclear family to have its own house, Croatians will take in elderly parents rather than send them to a nursing home. Weekends are considered family time. Few Croatians will allow business concerns to interfere with this important part of their lives.

Croatians greetings on initial meetings will tend to be formal and reserved. A handshake, direct eye contact and the appropriate greeting for the time of day are standard.Only close friends and family members tend to use first names. Never jump to first names terms without being invited to.Close friends may greet each other with an embrace and a kiss on each cheek. Again, wait until the Croatian initiates this form of greeting. Some older
nikos tsagarakis
teo michailellis]]> 2016-10-20 16:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132137084 How spanish people behave https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132333057 When spanish people meet other people they do a handshake and they kiss each other on the cheek.They also speak with politeness.If you are invited for a meal in Spain you have to get a present for the host.This present could be a box of chocolates,pastries,cakes,wine,liqueur or brandy.If you know your host have a child you need to get for him a present.You have to be well dressed when you go for a dinner.Do not begin eating until the hosts start.Finaly they are famous for them politeness.
Nick tzirakis,Jim Sopasis]]> 2016-10-21 13:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132333057 Social Etiquette In Egypt https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132333386 Egyptian people are quite religious.Egyptian greetings are based on both class and religion of the person.Handshakes are the customary greeting among individuals of the same sex.Handshakes are somewhat limp and prolonged, although they are always given with a hearty smile and direct eye contact too.Once a relationship has developed, it is common to kiss on one cheek and then the other while shaking hands, men with men and women with women.If you are invited to an Egyptian's home for dinner, bring good quality chocolates, sweets or pastries to the hostess.Do not give flowers, which are usually reserved for weddings or the ill, unless you know that the hosts would appreciate them.Keep in mind that gifts are not opened when received.

JIM GIALIADAKIS and GINA LADOUKAKI

]]> 2016-10-21 13:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132333386 Social Etiquette in Australia https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132333942 Australians place a high value on relationships. Australians prefer people who have the sense of humour. Australians are very mindfull and sociable.

Australians are not very formal so greetings are casual and relaxed.
Visitors should simply say, 'Hello' or 'Hello, how are you?' and they also use a handshake. Australians prefer to use first names. Small gifts are commonly exchanged with family members, close friends, and neighbours on birthdays and Christmas. If invited to someone's home for dinner, it is polite to bring a box of chocolates or flowers to the hostess. A good quality bottle of wine is always appreciated. Gifts are opened when acceptable. Finally, arrive on time if invited to dinner, no more than 15 minutes late if invited to a barbeque or a large party.

NIKOLETA ANASTASAKI
FROSSO MAYROKOSTA
MAYA PAPADOPOULOU

]]> 2016-10-21 13:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132333942 Social Etiquette in Portugal https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132335138 When they shake hands they look each other in the eyes. Once a personal relationship has developed greeting becomes more personal. Men may greet each other with a hug and a handshake and women kiss each other on the cheeck.If you are invited on a Portugal home for a dinner bring flowers,good quality chocolates or candy to the hostess.Don't bring wine unless you know which wines your hosts prefer.If invited to a dinner arrive no more than 15 minutes after the stipulated time.You may arrive between 30 minutes and one hour later than the stipulated time when invited to a party or other large social gathering.

Marina Moka
Eleanna Simaiaki]]> 2016-10-21 13:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132335138 Social Etiquette in the Argentina https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132354272 Argentinians are open, blunt, and direct, yet are able to remain tactful and diplomatic. They are also warm people. They usually use a standard handshake with a welcoming smile to greet someone. When you are invited in their house for dinner, you should bring a small gift for the hosts. Do not begin eating until the hostess invites you to do so. Always keep your hands visible when eating, but do not rest your elbows on the table. In addition men should wear a jacket and tie and women should wear a dress or a skirt and blouse.When leaving, say good-bye to each person. Telephone your hosts the following day to thank them.
Alexandra Rodousaki and Giolanta Lesi ♥

]]> 2016-10-21 14:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132354272 Social Etiquette in Jamaica https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132354423 Jamaicans are wonderful people.They respect their families and are very religious.But how do they behave?
The most common greeting is a handshake and a warm smile.Women may hug and kiss on the cheek, starting with the right but men often pat each other's shoulder or arm.You should always wait until invited before using someone's first name.
When you are invited for a dinner do not sit down until you are invited to and told where to sit.You shouldn't begin eating until the host invits you to start.Try everything since it demostrates graciousness.When not eating, it is acceptable to keep your hands in your lap.It is considered polite to finish everything on your plate.You must always call your hosts before visiting them.
Eva Zahariudaki and Taxiarhia Steiakaki

]]> 2016-10-21 14:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132354423 Social Etiquette in New Zealand https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132354617 New Zealanders are friendly, outgoing, polite.They are quite easy to get to know as they say hello to strangers.

Greetings are casual, often consisting simply of a handshake and a smile.If invited to a Kiwi's house, bring a small gift such as flowers, chocolates, or a book about your home country to the hosts.Gifts are opened when received.New Zealanders are casual as is reflected in their table manners.Besides the more formal the occasion, the more strict the protocol.Wait to be told where to sit.Meals are often served family-style.Keep your elbows off the table and your hands above the table when eating.

Lefteris kefalogiannis
Nick Giannadakis

]]> 2016-10-21 14:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132354617 Social etiquette in Brazil https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132355499 When one man meets another one they shake hands and they having eye contact.Women generally kiss kiss each other,starting with the left also alternating cheeks.If you're guest you should bring to your hostess a small gift or flowers.Arrive at least 30 minutes later from the call .If you forget to bring them a gift , the other day you should give them flowers.Brazilians are proud about dressing well. Men should wear a conserative, dark coulored business suits.
Apostolakis Aggelos and Roussakis Nick

]]> 2016-10-21 14:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132355499 Social etiquette in India https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132357197 Hindu are religious. They mostly believe in Hinduism. Hindu are really close to their families.
They should also greet elders or seniors. In India shaking hands is common, but greeting the opposite sex is seldom due to religious beliefs.
It's not necessary to bring a gift, but one will not be turned down. Money are only given to friends and extended family members. For Hindus, it's not the value of the gift, but the kindness of giving one.
When going at the host's house, you should take off your shoes. When the host offers you something, you should turn them down politely. At the second or third time, accept. It's part of the protocol

Alex Sulce & Mike Kiralakis]]> 2016-10-21 14:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132357197 Denmark Guide https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132358076 Greetings between Danes are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile.Shake hands and say good-bye individually when arriving or departing.Shake hands with women first.Danes give gifts to family and close friends for birthdays and Christmas.If invited to a Danish home for dinner, bring flowers, good quality chocolates or good quality wine. A bouquet of mixed wildflowers makes an excellent gift.Flowers should be wrapped.If you are invited to dinner or a party, it is polite to send flowers in advance of the event.Red wrapping paper is always a good choice.Gifts are opened when received.When you are on a dinner you always keep your hands visible when eating.

]]> 2016-10-21 14:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132358076 Social etiquette in Colombia https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375039 Colombian people place great value in their family and they are very loyal.
When they are invited to someone's house for dinner a handshake is the most common form of greeting when you meet someone for the first time. Bring at the hostess a box of chocolates or a potted plant.
Alex and Mike ]]> 2016-10-21 15:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375039 Social etiquette in kazakhstan https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375270 Kazakhs value protect their family.
When invited to someone’s house for dinner, it is polite to bring something for the hostess such as pastries.Do not bring alcohol ,also gifts are usually opened when received.Kazakh’s are very hospitable people and enjoy hosting dinners at their homes.The common greeting is the handshake, often done with both hands and a smile,wait until invited before using someone’s first name.They tend to speak in a roundabout fashion rather than a linear fashion.

Manolis Vlatakis
Maria Papoytsaki

]]> 2016-10-21 15:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375270 China https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375336 The chinese are very calm,polite , friendly and have sense of humour.Also a handshake is the most common form of greeting.When they see someone for the first time they greet formaly.If they visit someone at home its unacceptable to give scissors or clocks for gifts.Also they dont opened the gifts when received.
Loucy and Zaira]]> 2016-10-21 15:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375336 The Friendly Americans https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375842 American people are informal, direct and friendly! Visitors can often be suprised when people can so informal to the point of being very direst or even rude. When you visit people at home, it is polite a gift a small box of chocolates, a bottle of wine, a potted plant or flowers of the hostess. A gift can be a simple as a card.Also, greetings are casual and smily.
Many foods are eaten by hand. Food is often served famile-style. Do not begin eating until the hostess sterts or says to begin. Do not rest our elbows on the table. Put your napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down.

Margarita Peirasmakh
Giannis Leontarakis

]]> 2016-10-21 15:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132375842 French Etiquette https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132376434 French are passionate and generally polite in all dealings.If you go for dinner at someone's home make sure you are on time.It is also nice to take a gift for your hosts such as bunch of flowers or a box of chocolate.Gifts are usually to oppened received.The further south you go in the country the more flexible time is.a handshake is the most common from of greeting when you meet someone for the first time.

MINAS DOYVAKIS

JOANNA VAMVOUKAKI

]]> 2016-10-21 15:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132376434 The Morroccan people https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132379753 The Moroccan people are very religious and love their family.
When Moroccans greet each other they take their time and discuss about their families ,friends,and other general topis.
The people handshakes are the costomary greeting between people of the same sex .If they are invited to Marroccans house Dress smartly .Doing so demonstrates respect towards the hosts]]> 2016-10-21 15:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/vassalou/socialetiquette/wish/132379753