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Marriage Customs in Oman
Marriages are normally arranged. The preferred marriage is to a cousin. First choice is to a patrilateral cousin, and second choice is to a matrilateral cousin.
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No Pork for the Omani
Pork does not exist in the Omani diet as it is prohibited by Islam.
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Holidays in Norway
Most Norwegians take a 4 week holiday during the summer. This means that the country slows down a lot and if you are a tourist and you aren´t aware of this, you wonder where everyone is and why nothing is open.
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Flower Gifting in Norway
If you are going to give flowers in Norway, do not bring an even numbers of flowers, as this is considered disrespectful according to ancient tradition.
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Marriage and Family in Macau
The three subcommunities of Macau— the Portuguese, Macanese, and Chinese—have traditionally intermingled, but as the population grew and the Chinese population became more predominant, intermarriage declined.
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China’s Cricket Fighting
Dating back to the Tang Dynasty, cricket fighting is still a popular pastime for many Chinese kids and adults.
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The Ramadan for Foreigners
Foreigners are not required to fast; however, they must not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum in public.
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Customs in Vanuatu
In Vanuatu, life is strongly influenced by what they locally refer to as kastom. This amazing word refers to a set of traditional customs and taboos that regulates all aspects of life of the people.
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Bread is Sacred in Azerbaijan
When bread goes stale, Azerbaijani cooks don’t just chuck it in the bin: they hang it up in bags, separate from the rest of the rubbish, to signify their respect. If you drop bread on the floor, it’s custom to kiss it, as an apology.
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Uzbekistan Handshakes
In Uzbekistan, handshakes are only acceptable if it is between two men.
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Arriving Late
In Chile, if the host says dinner will be served at 8:00, guests should arrive around 8:15 or later. Arriving earlier means “too eager” for a meal and catching the host unprepared.
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Algerian Etiquette
In Algeria, using more than three fingers displays greed. Eating with the left hand is also considered unclean.
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