Greetings
- Men greeting Men usually a handshake, a nod, smile.
- Women greeting Women usually a hand wave, smile, a nod, handshake.
- Greetings between Men & Women usually a smile, a nod, handshake.
The Basics
Communication Style
- Most people communicate in an indirect way. Direct communication among close friends and family members is more common.
Gestures
- Generally, young people are advised to bow down while crossing in front of old people. It’s (or was) considered rude to walk in front of old people without bowing your head
Views of Time
- It’s ok to be late, especially in social situations.
- Transportation services mostly do not run on time.
- Punctuality is valued at work environments and schools.
Gender Roles
- Things are changing now and women are taking part in the workforce compared to 10 years ago. You can also see more women driving nowadays than in the past
Law & Order
- There is no legal drinking age. The same with smoking.
- Possession of illegal drugs is punishable by jail time. This is strictly enforced and often politically motivated.
The guides describe what people tend to do. The work at culturecrossing.net is about what you do.