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  2. Military courtesy - Wikipedia

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    The tradition has extended to include the corridors and hallways of buildings (depending on the situation), and it is mostly an obeisance, but it still serves a useful purpose aboard ships (especially submarines). According to Field Manual 7-21.13 4-4: [1] "Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is vital to maintain military discipline.

  3. Etiquette in North America - Wikipedia

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    For example, a woman may accept an invitation extended to her entire family, even if the husband and children must send regrets (all in the same letter to the host). [ citation needed ] Invitations for mixed social events, such as parties, weddings, etc. , must be extended to the established significant others of any invitees, such as spouses ...

  4. Traveling abroad? Respect customs, traditions. Don't ... - AOL

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    Respect local customs: Every destination has its own unique cultural norms and traditions. Honoring these customs is crucial, whether it’s dressing modestly at religious sites, adhering to ...

  5. Etiquette - Wikipedia

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    The Chinese business philosophy is based upon guanxi (personal connections), whereby person-to-person negotiation resolves difficult matters, whereas Australian business philosophy relies upon attorneys-at-law to resolve business conflicts through legal mediation; [31] thus, adjusting to the etiquette and professional ethics of another culture ...

  6. Etiquette in Africa - Wikipedia

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    Wood Bangwa sculpture of a female figure with child, carved as a special sign of respect and honor.. Etiquette across Africa is not uniform. Even within the small countries in Africa, etiquette may not be uniform: within a single country there may be differences in customs, especially where there are many ethnicities, as in Eritrea where there are nine ethnic groups.

  7. Etiquette in Australia and New Zealand - Wikipedia

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    However, a lack of knowledge about the customs and expectations of people in Australia and New Zealand can make even the best intentioned person seem ignorant, inconsiderate or even rude. Given the historic roots, it's very similar to British culture, specifically the United Kingdom, terms such as ‘fanny’ as well as the emphasis on ...

  8. Customs and etiquette in Japanese dining - Wikipedia

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    There are many traditions and perceptions surrounding the use of chopsticks (はし, hashi). Chopsticks are never left sticking vertically into rice, as this behaviour, which is called Tate-bashi (たて箸; たてばし), resembles incense sticks (which are usually placed vertically in sand during offerings to the dead). This may easily offend ...

  9. Etiquette in the Middle East - Wikipedia

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    The Middle East contains a multitude of societies with different traditions regarding etiquette. Bedouins like this young man wearing a fez are traditionally renowned for their hospitality . Many matters of etiquette in the Middle East are connected to Islam as it is written in the Qur'an and how it has been traditionally understood and ...