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India Women in Society
New ReviewAs in many places around the globe, the treatment of women in India tends to differ according to the geographic area, the level of education, and the degree of economic prosperity. However, it’s important to know that attitudes within a...
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Germany Verbal Greetings
New ReviewGerman manners are usually very formal, especially when people are meeting for the first time. Consequently, introductions in both business and social settings follow strict norms. Learn more about German preferences for etiquette in...
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Germany Physical Greetings
New ReviewGermans love to shake hands. Certainly a social or business meeting is cause for a round of firm handshaking. You’ll be expected to shake hands with everyone. The handshake is so important that even when someone leaves during a business...
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Germany Women in Workplace
New ReviewAs the role of women in German society continues to evolve, more and more women are entering the workforce and rising to managerial roles. So what does this mean for the women who make up this vital component of the German workforce?...
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France Dress Code
New ReviewProper business attire is good business in France. The dress code remains formal in most sectors—and there’s no such thing as casual Friday. In fashionable France, tasteful, quality clothing is a must. Review what's appropriate for women...
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France Economy
New ReviewDid you know that France is a leading industrialized country with one of the world's largest economies? In fact, it's a main global exporter. Learn more about France’s key economic sectors and industries. Explore the country’s role and...
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Germany Women in Society
New ReviewUnder the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), men and women in Germany are guaranteed equal rights. In reality, women and men don’t receive equal pay. In addition, only a handful of women make it to senior management positions. As in most other...
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France Women in the Workplace
New ReviewWomen have a long history of working in France. While a few women have made it to the highest levels of business and government, France still lags behind many other European countries when it comes to the advancement of women in the...
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Indonesia Dress Code
New ReviewClothing choice in Indonesia is very much tied to the country’s warm, tropical climate. While the dress code is casual due to the warm weather, one should strive for a neat and polished appearance. Each of Indonesia’s ethnic groups has...
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Indonesia Values and Belief Systems
New ReviewTogetherness defines the collectivist rhythm of Indonesians’ lives. In Indonesian society, the role of the individual is subordinate to that of the group. Although development has brought many imported, impersonal elements of urban life...
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France Interpersonal Relationships
New ReviewThe very emblem of liberty and the French Republic is a woman, Marianne. But don’t jump to conclusions as you come across her image featured on coins, printed on stamps, and perched in city halls. Women in France actually have a way to...
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Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
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South Africa Social Interactions
New ReviewSouth Africans tend to be rather formal when you first meet them. But as long as you stick to the norms of behavior accepted in most places, interacting and living with them should be relatively easy. Cultural norms differ from one...
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South Africa Women in the Workplace
New ReviewTraditionally, men have dominated in the South African workforce while women stayed home to look after the house and children. The reality is very different for many women today. More black and colored women work, mostly in part-time...
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South Africa Security
New ReviewSouth Africa has a serious crime problem, so ensuring your safety, and that of everyone you’re traveling with, will need to be a high priority while you’re in the country. At the same time, there’s no need to be paranoid. As in most...
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Singapore Workforce
New ReviewOverall, the quality of the Singaporean workforce is high. In addition to having positive attitudes, workers generally apply their skills. There’s been a tendency to be lured by higher wages and to job-hop, particularly when unemployment...
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Singapore Women in the Workplace
New ReviewA high percentage of women in Singapore are educated and have professional training. This should come as no surprise considering the emphasis the society places on education and learning a skill or profession. Almost all women work, even...
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Singapore Relationships
New ReviewAlthough women represent a sizeable percentage of Singapore’s workforce, relationships between men and women on the island tend to be fairly traditional. Learn more about gender roles and the male-female dynamic.
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Singapore Crime and Security
New ReviewSingapore prides itself on being safe and relatively crime-free. You can go almost anywhere day or night with no fear of being harmed or hassled. Singapore is an especially hospitable place for women traveling alone. It’s unusual for a...
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Singapore Business Socializing
New ReviewBusiness relationships in Singapore are focused primarily on selling products and services and making money, not necessarily on developing personal connections. When business is conducted out of the office over a meal, it’s likely to be...
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Saudi Arabia Government Structure
New ReviewSaudi Arabia is one of only two countries—the other being Vatican City—that do not have a separate legislative body. Political parties are banned, and there is no national legislative body or general elections. Historically, Saudi kings...
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Mexico Interpersonal Relationships
New ReviewIn general, men in Mexico rule in matters of public affairs and women dominate in domestic and private matters. Like many things in Mexico, this dynamic is changing, especially in the cities and in middle-class families. More women are...
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Mexico Values and Cultural Characteristics
New ReviewLike the beautiful handwoven blankets made in Mexican villages, the Mexican people are a blend of Spanish and Indian characteristics. They are known for being friendly, generous, and loving. In the cities, it is common to see men and...
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Mexico Women in the Workplace
New ReviewWomen have advanced in the Mexican workplace over the past few decades, but they still face many professional obstacles. Advancing to senior management remains a challenge, as does receiving equivalent compensation to their male...