Saturday, April 27, 2013

ETIQUETTE (Cultural Notes)

1.    It is customary for people in India to greet each other by holding their palms together.


2.    In Germany wishing for luck may be signaled by squeezing your thumbs.


3.     Most women in China do not change their surnames when they marry.
 
4.      Shoes are not worn inside Japanese houses or temples. There will be an assortment of slippers for guests to choose from. Leave your shoes (toes pointing towards the exit) at the designated spot and enter the main room

5.     Don’t get confused by what Japanese mean by “yes”. “Yes” (hai) does not translate to “Yes, I agree  with you,” or “Yes that is what I am going to do.” More often it means, “Yes, I hear what you are saying.” This can lead to confusion.

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