5th Period by EMILY HARTMAN

Argentina

2017-10-23 20:04:10 UTC

In Argentina , you cant eat until the hostess invites you to do so.This is out of respect and instead of the white house for the president to live in they have la casa rosada which is the pink house.

Kuwait

2017-10-23 20:08:17 UTC

In Kuwait it is considered very rude to accept or give anything with your left hand, as well as public affection.

Most Kuwaitis also believe that telling a person "no" is considered disappointing and will often resort to avoiding or running away from a conversation.

nigeria

2017-10-23 20:14:36 UTC

women here wrap a gele, a traditional nigerian cloth around their head.

Salvador

2017-10-23 20:16:01 UTC

In El Salvador, Scissors and Knives are only given as gifts for the meaning of "severing a relationship"
Women in El Salvador often greet each other with a pat on the right forearm or right shoulder.

never give Marigolds or Lillies as a gift, for they are meant only for funerals.

Iraq

2017-10-23 20:17:05 UTC

In Iraq you can only eat and drink with your right hand (never use your left hand while dining and you see if your shoes need to be removed

India

2017-10-23 20:17:16 UTC

Not allowed to touch the head because it is the seed of the soul.

Never point your feet at a person because it's consider unclear and rude.

Croatia

2017-10-23 20:17:46 UTC

- Lunch is the biggest meal of the day and dinner is just leftovers
- People stand close to each other and strangers stare openly at each other

Portugal

2017-10-23 20:18:15 UTC

In Portugal, it is seen as
respectable to dress smartly, whatever the occasion is.

Small gestures such as "thank you", "hello", and "goodbye"are appreciated among the Portuguese. This shows their friendliness and modesty.

Panama

2017-10-23 20:19:17 UTC

>Women are expected to wear a dress or skirt with a blouse. It is improper to wear any revealing clothing.
>It is common to carry your business card which are usually typed in both Spanish and English

Nicaragua

2017-10-23 20:19:38 UTC

In Nicaragua they celebrate Easter for a full week, calling it "Semana Santa" It is a religious celebration done by spanish cultures. Semana Santa takes place the week of Easter.

Nicaragua also has celebrations for patron saints. They are in honor if the saints that a certain area worships.

Nigeria

2017-10-23 20:19:54 UTC

loose fitting blouse with long sleeves and a neckline that is either V-shaped or round. It usually falls a little below a women’s waist. Men can also wear a buba.

Pakistan

2017-10-23 20:21:05 UTC

- They don' eat pork.
- Muslims who can afford it sacrifice a sheep, goat, camel, or cow to symbolize Abraham's sacrifice to God.

Costa Rica

2017-10-23 20:22:01 UTC

-Titles are very important. When addressing a person directly use their title only. For example teachers are called Profesor, Engineers are called Ingeniero, etc.
-Fidgeting with your hands or feet is considered distracting and impolite.

Botswana

2017-10-23 20:22:16 UTC

>People usually greet each other with a handshake, BUT they shake with their left hands under their right elbow.
>Poetry is considered one of the premier Cultural arts

Kenya

2017-10-23 20:22:27 UTC

They travel in Nomadic and pastoral tribes, and are also indigenous.

In Kenya, it is important to shake hands, while keeping eye contact with the person to develop trust.

Nigeria

2017-10-23 20:22:58 UTC

Poland

2017-10-23 20:25:07 UTC

>Poles (which is what they call themselves) kiss each other three times on the cheek as a formal greeting.
>The main ingredients used in most of the Poles' cooking is sauerkraut, beetroot, cucumbers, sour cream, kohlrabi, mushrooms, and sausages.

Madagascar

2017-10-23 20:25:45 UTC

Taboo's (Known as "Fady's" in the Madagascar language) include, not pointing at tombs, avoid consumption of eel's when pregnant, and not to call a new born baby "ugly".

According to Madagascans, There is only one god who is neither female nor male.

United Arab Emirates

2017-10-23 20:27:26 UTC

-fashion: men wear a dishdasha or a khandura which is an ankle length robe while women wear an abaya which is a black flowing gown.
-visiting: men and women do not socialize or eat together.
-marriage: typically arranged and sometimes preferred with cousins or ones social class

Egypt

2017-10-23 20:28:20 UTC

Egypt is a Muslim nation in Africa, and religion is present in cultural values. Men and Women are expected to dress modestly, and public displays of affection are frowned upon.
There is a great class divide between the wealthy and the impoverished in Egypt.

Portugal

2017-10-23 20:30:10 UTC

Bahamas

2017-10-23 20:30:27 UTC

In the Bahamas the most common food is sea food, such as fish, conches, etc.

Haiti

2017-10-23 20:30:45 UTC

-During festive occasions mandatory food is required like Haitin colas
- The man has to build a house for the woman after the first child is born

Djibouti

2017-10-23 20:31:08 UTC

- In Djibouti, to be considered an adult, a man has to undergo circumcision and woman has to get a clitoridectomy <- supposed to ensure virginity.
- Receiving a drink of milk from a host signifies a bond that means you will protect each other.

Latvia

2017-10-23 20:31:49 UTC

Latvia holds folk songs and family as their national treasures. Family is at the center of social structure.
Latvia is also a hierarchical society- people are respected more depending on their position and age.
Personal lives are kept away from professional lives.

Papua New Guinea

2017-10-23 20:33:16 UTC

Competitive feasting ("fighting with food") between big men and chiefs features, dancing, singing, drumming, and feasting that go on for days, along with the payment of bride-prices and other exchanges.

Most villages are really wealthy.

Morocco

2017-10-23 20:34:40 UTC

food: it is considered impolite to handle food with the left hand and to say no when meat is offered with a meal
fashion for death: the color of mourning is white and widows wear white for 40 days after her husband has died

Paraguay

2017-10-23 20:35:03 UTC

Pistol dueling is legal as long as the 2 parties are blood donors.

Uganda

2017-10-23 20:35:35 UTC

Women have to cover their legs or showing too much skin can be frowned upon by locals and wearing shorts interprets that you are a child

Guatemala

2017-10-23 20:35:53 UTC

Guatemalan culture is largely influenced by its two parent cultures- Spanish and Mayan.
Two big parts of the culture are fashion and music. Guatemalans are known for their bright fashions and percussion bands.

Zambia

2017-10-23 20:36:31 UTC

english is their official languge, the U.S does not have an official language

Zimbabwe

2017-10-23 20:39:10 UTC

marriage: two types of marriage are acknowledged; customary marriage, where it is polygamous(1 or more partners) and civil marriage, which is monogamous(1 partner)
wealth: a big stomach among men is a form of wealth, as they appear to eat meat daily

Burkina Faso

2017-10-23 20:41:36 UTC

Men wear slacks and button down shirts, or loose fitting top and pants in African print
Women wear top and ankle length shirt in African print. Wearing jeans are uncommon

zambia

2017-10-23 20:42:22 UTC

nshima is their main staple made of corn.