Country

Australia Historical GovernancCultural GuCustoms and Courtesies

Original in It is now a accept immIt is customary for men to shake hands at the beginning and end of a
1770, Captain james CEducation, If friends see each other from a distance, the customary greeting is a
Australia strengthenedAll states Australians speak frankly and directly;
Great Barrier Reef, thEnglish is “work to live
the government has started placing greater emphasis on the revival of Aborigine
Since some Australian slang might insult other non-Australian English speakers a

Japan Japan is coIts people Japanese will try to achieve sales and profits without harming face and harmony
Seemingly,The Japanes . A substantial body of employees (perhaps 20%) is not subject to this job securit
Since its b Eating in J especially in terms of management and organizational behavior.
didn’t openits rituals of bowing and politeness in crowded urban area
over Korea,In the context of social relations, Japanese tend to be clean, polite, and disciplined; but pub
the parli The typical Japanese character is diverse, with a sense of poetry and of the ephemeral

Phil Indonesia brought Islam to the Philippines

a constitutional democracy with the election of a president and vice president by popular vote
Hospitality, friendliness, and sincerity are prominent aspects of the Filipino culture
The Philippines presents great contrasts in terrain and climate. Northern Luzon is mountainous, the so
The people basically work on the “mañana” system, since they seldom complete things on time despi
go. The nation’s economy is based on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ more than half o
Filipinos believe in pakiksama
Hiya, or shame, is important for Filipinos
Filipinos are a somewhat emotional people and very sensitive.
Filipinos enjoy entertaining others.
he country prides itself on being one of the few Asian countries with a large percentage of women in
Nonverbal techniques used in the Philippines include raising of the eyebrows indicating an affirmative

South Korea are separated by the Demilitarized Zone, an outcome of the end of the Korean War in 1953
colinized by Japan
It took South Korea only three decades to transition from a farming nation to an industrial giant.
Christianity
respect for elders
Good etiquette
South Korea has one of the most densely populated, crowded nations on Earth, so personal space is li
A highly skilled businessperson moves with deliberation, dignity, and studied motions, and senses the
and employees tend to stay a long time with one employer.
t the beginning and end of a meeting, but women are not required to do so; instead, they are more inclined to give each other a kiss on
, the customary greeting is a wave, not yelling, as this type of behavior is considered impolite.

is on the revival of Aborigine languages

Australian English speakers and vice versa, it is important to speak Standard English

t harming face and harmony or creating a poor standing in the business community
not subject to this job security.
nal behavior.

olite, and disciplined; but publicly, with strangers, they can be pushy and inconsiderate
ry and of the ephemeral

sident by popular vote

Luzon is mountainous, the southern islands are comparatively dry, while other parts are dense jungle areas. In addition,
mplete things on time despite deadlines. However, in their own fashion, things do get done. “Almost, but not quite” is the foreigner’s c
hich employ more than half of the total labor force and account for more than 50% of all exports.

ge percentage of women in
ows indicating an affirmative reply, namely, a “yes.” A jerk of the head downward means “I don’t know,” while a jerk upward means “ye

orean War in 1953

on to an industrial giant.

Earth, so personal space is limited

died motions, and senses the impressions and nuances being sent by the other businesspeople.
d to give each other a kiss on the cheek in greeting and leaving

s. In addition,
not quite” is the foreigner’s conclusion. Utang na loob, literally meaning “debt on the inside,” is another trait of some Filipinos. A Filipin

hile a jerk upward means “yes.”

it of some Filipinos. A Filipino remains indebted for a favor for a long period of time, perhaps several generations. One may be asked to
rations. One may be asked to respond to a favor that was bestowed upon an ancestor many years ago.