https://padlet.com/hbarton5/s18ulk4bk8ag Cultural Diversity Do's and Don'ts en-us 2018-05-01 04:34:42 UTC 2023-05-28 00:03:47 UTC hello@padlet.com janakarylle https://padlet.com/hbarton5/s18ulk4bk8ag/wish/256765776 Philippines
DO'S:
-Smile when meeting people. Filipinos are renowned for being joyful people who try to show warmth where they can.
-Compliment people’s efforts and hospitality. For Filipinos, hospitality is an essential component of interaction and they will often go to extreme lengths to be hospitable to their company.

DO NOT'S:
-Approach questions about income, standard of living or things that would often be considered personal in Australia with sensitivity. These topics are not always welcomed in discussion. However, it is not uncommon for Filipinos to ask questions relating to age, work and level of education to ensure they address you correctly in future interactions.
-Do not publicly display signs of anger, raising your voice or shouting in front of those older or superior to you. Any confrontational or aggressive behaviour may bring hiya (shame or embarrassment), tarnishing your reputation.]]> 2018-05-01 05:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hbarton5/s18ulk4bk8ag/wish/256765776 https://padlet.com/hbarton5/s18ulk4bk8ag/wish/256765833                    Indonesia

Do’s

• Make an effort to keep discussion harmonious and balanced. Take an indirect approach towards any corrective remarks.
• It is important to ask questions in several ways in order to be certain of what was meant by a vague response.
• Be obvious in showing an Indonesian that you enjoy their company and are fond of them. While they are indirect communicators, they generally look for explicit signs of approval and friendship.

Do not’s

• Avoid directly criticising someone or pointing out their mistakes as these actions can cause an Indonesian to lose face. They are generally not very open with their emotions in the public sphere, so it can be hard to distinguish when they are offended. However, if an Indonesian is cold towards you or avoids you, you can take that as an indication that you have seriously upset them.
• Avoid raising your voice, shouting or losing your temper in public. To see someone crying or losing emotional control in public can make Indonesians feel awkward. Doing so will likely cause you to lose face and respect in their eyes.

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EGYPT 

Do’s

• Show an Egyptian respect by dressing modestly and remaining sensitive and polite. However, it is okay to be informal and relaxed – doing so will likely make your Egyptian counterpart feel well received and comfortable in your presence.
• Praise their strengths and virtues when possible. Egyptians tend to give compliments generously.
  
  Do not’s
  • Try not to say anything that could be taken as insulting or derogatory. Rather, take an indirect approach towards corrective remarks to minimise the possibility of tarnishing one’s honour.
  • Avoid telling crass or dirty jokes as this type of humour is generally not appreciated in Egypt.
  • Avoid openly criticising Egyptian politics as criticism from a foreigner may be interpreted as an insult or 

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Do's
- Express flattery when it is due as this will give face to the recipient, however always do so earnestly.
- It is good to add a lot of reassurance during conversation.
- Make a considered effort to be humble and modest. It is polite to light-heartedly disagree with people when they compliment you.
Do not's
- Avoid being blunt or frank about delicate topics. Sometimes blatant honesty can be unappreciated as the Japanese form of communication is very indirect. Negative news is delivered more discretely.
- Avoid discussing sensitive historical and political topics such as World War II.
- Do not raise your voice or lose your temper. Losing control of one’s emotions even in the most frustrating situations is a sign of poor upbringing and is likely to make you lose face in a Japanese person’s eyes.]]> 2018-05-01 05:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hbarton5/s18ulk4bk8ag/wish/256765867