Fashion and Culture

Be conscious of where you sit in an Australian Taxi!!!

Good morning my people… I am quite sure many of us do not see where we seat in a taxi as a big deal… But in some cultures, its actually a big deal… In movies and pictures, it is customary to see people taking a ride in a taxicab sitting in the back of the vehicle. Your Etiquette 101 class might have taught you that it is the proper way to ride a taxi if you are the only one in it. But in Australia, it is considered snobbish to sit at the back. Australians often sit in front with the taxi driver.

Hello people, how are we doing, quickly, I will be talking on the South Korean culture this afternoon….pls grab a plate of snacks and any drink of your choice….

Try as much as possible not to use red ink for writing names of your friends in South Korea… It’s a big taboo!!!

Pen inks come in a wide array of colors and sometimes it is fun to use them to make colorful doodles, drawings and whatever. For some people, it does not matter what ink color you use to write their names with, as long as their names are spelled correctly. For South Koreans however, you can use other colors except red because for them red ink symbolizes death.

Good evening people, Hope we had a wonderful day? Its time to learn the Hungarian Culture…

You can say ‘cheers’ but please do not clink glasses in Hungary…

It’s almost customary when sharing a drink especially when there is a celebration to say cheers and clink your glasses. But the traditional practice is not done in Hungary. You see, Hungarian forces were severely and savagely defeated during their war with Austria in 1849 and they witnessed Austrian generals celebrating the occasion by drinking beer and clinking their glasses. Hungarians swore not to clink their glasses when having a drink for 150 years. The vow ended in 1999 but a majority of Hungarians continues the cultural tradition.

Let’s talk about Greeks this afternoon…

 Losing a tooth in Greece

For many cultures, children are told to keep their baby teeth under their pillow and the Tooth Fairy will give them money in exchange for their teeth. But Greek children are told to toss their tooth onto their roofs. The cultural tradition is meant for the child to have a healthy tooth as well as good luck to the Family.

Don’t ask for salt when dining in Egypt…..

Good morning beautifuls and Handsome… Still your Girl Lucia… Hope you’ve been learning from the diversities of cultures series? This morning I will be talking about the Egyptians. Sit back and read with a cup of hot coffee or any beverage of your choice.

In many cultures, like the United States,even in some parts of Africa, it is all right to ask for salt to add to your food. But if you are dining with friends and colleagues in Egypt, keep in mind to avoid asking for salt. It is taken as an insult to the host, as Egyptians take it to mean that you are repulsed by the taste of the meal served to you.

A very warm evening peeps, Hope we had a fun – filled day?…Hope we are also learning from the posts? This evening I will be talking about the Norwegian Culture…Grab a seat and a cup of warm tea, Let’s Go…

 Mind your table manners in Norway

In some cultures, it is acceptable to eat food with your bare hands. But as etiquette would have it, it is often required that you use utensils such as a spoon and fork, chopsticks, or spoon, knife and fork when having a meal. Be sure to brush up on how to eat with a knife and fork before you travel to Norway. In this Scandinavian country, even sandwiches are eaten using a fork and a knife.

2.     Be careful of the kind of gifts you give to Chinese colleagues.

While China has opened its doors to the West, the cultural traditions of the Chinese will never be erased. They are one of the oldest civilizations in the world, so you have to understand that their cultural traditions were developed for millennia and handed down from generation to generation. Majority of the Chinese are superstitious as well and attach meanings to various things. When presenting your Chinese friends with flowers, avoid using white, which they associate with ghosts and death. In the United States, white flowers symbolize innocence and purity. Likewise, avoid flowers with thorny stems. Other things that are not good gifts for the Chinese are:

• Clock. Its name in Chinese (sòng zhōng, meaning send clock) sounds like sòng zhōng or funeral rite. It is also taken to mean that time is running out, or life and relationship can end.
• Handkerchief .–In Chinese, it sounds like a farewell greeting.
• Umbrella. Offering or giving your Chinese friend or colleague an umbrella is a subtle hint of ending a relationship. You can share your umbrella but you have to take it back with you.
• Gifts that come in sets of four. The number 4 is associated with death.
• Straw sandals, shoes. It is also taken to mean that you want to part ways.
• Green hat. Green is considered lucky by other people because it is the color of money. For the Chinese however, a green hat means that the wife is being unfaithful.

Good day peeps… It’s your girl Licia here, this week I will be taking us through the cultural diversities that contributes to the beauty and peculiarity of every Race, tribe tongues and ethnic, grab a seat and a pack of pop corn if you have one and let’s enjoy together yayyyy!!! The aim of this post is to make us understand other people’s way of life so as to Foster a beautiful relationship with them either in the work or academic environment or wherever we get to meet them in life. Also

In order not to be considered disrespectful or rude when you’re visiting another country, learn some of the unique cultural traditions and customs around the world.

1.     Choose the flowers you give to a Russian

If you have Russian business associates or friends, be careful of the flowers you give them. Avoid flowers with yellow colors as they represent a break-up of a relationship or deceit. Red carnations are taboo as well because these are flowers presented to veterans who survived the war and on the graves of those who have left this earth.

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton