Culture

New Zealand

Below are going to be a few questions resorting the culture and lifesyle of New Zealanders. The question layout will be as if you where a interested tourist in New Zealand.

What do I need to know about verbal and nonverbal communications?

-Stand two to three feet away to not appear aggressive or aggrivating

-Eye contact is a sign of sincerity and openess

-Touching people is generally accepted

-Loud or overly aggressive tone would sound offensive

What types of sports and recreation activities are popular here?

-Main sport is Rugby

-Football is becoming more popular

-Netball is the most popular women's sport

-Mens basketball is increasing

-Women's field hockey is enjoyed

-Cricket in warmer months

-Golf, there is a wide amount of golf courses in New Zealand

What should I know about the workplace environment (deadlines, dress formality, etc.)?

-Dress and grooming is considered appropriate, shows good impression

-Most jobs have employees who they can trust to meet deadlines, important to meet deadlines

-Absenteeism is not accepted

-Calling someone by their first name is basically standard or normal but there are exceptions when Ms./Mr./Mrs. is supposed to be used

What types of food are popular in this country? What meals do they have and how are they usually served?

-Seafood Along the coastline

-Roast Lamb Considered as Kiwi's favorite

-Maori Hangi Served on special occasions

-Fish and Chips Battered then deep fried

-New Zealand Sweets and Candies Chocolate fish is popular

-New Zealand Desserts Passionate about ice cream

-Cheese and Wine Award winning wines and cheeses

Some examples of New Zealand Culture

This is an image of:

-Local culture and how diversity comes together

-Multiple different cultures and migrants come to New Zealand

-Shows acceptance through to people new to the country

-Less discrimination

-Popular friendship

This image addresses:

-Traditional festivals

-Dances going back to their culture Maori

-Tradition of the Maori culture and Pakeha

This image resembles:

-New Zealand and how it symbolizes to their native culture called Maori

-They take their culture seriously in the aspect of remembering it and daily traditions

-Also an official language of New Zealand

This image symbolizes:

-The native Kiwi bird

-A culture and how some may call themselves (Kiwi)

-It has become a local Icon of New Zealand

Religons Found in New Zealand

Description of Pie Chart:

The religion of New Zealand started off being primarily colonized by Maori people which created a animistic. It then soon dramatically changed in the nineteen hundreds when the movement of European migrants came to New Zealand. Of course with that new cultures, lifestyle, and religion carried over and spread. That made up what the three most dominant religions are, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Catholic. But, when migrants from Asia started to arrive more non-catholic religions began to be more popular and widespread over the country. Then the process of new migrants and families to New Zealand occurred to make up what the percentages of religions are today in New Zealand on approximate. Due to all of the migrants New Zealand's population, reflected on religion, down differs based upon the migrants becoming residents.

Languages in New Zealand

Offical Languages Include:

-English

-Maori

Check Out this Video on Maori Culture

Cyrpus

Below are going to be a few questions resorting the culture and lifesyle of Cyprus. The question layout will be as if you where a interested tourist in Cyprus. The same as the New Zealand portion above.

What do I need to know about verbal and nonverbal communications?

-Prefer face to face meetings

-Crucial to show respect

-Stay away from confrontation

-Trust and loyalty is highly important

-Communication may but not always be informel

-They normally speak loudly

-Trendy when it comes to clothes

-Hospitable

What types of sports and recreation activities are popular here?

-Golf

-Hiking

-Scuba Diving

-Motorsports

-Fishing

-Futsal (soccer)

-Basketball

-Tennis

What should I know about the workplace environment (deadlines, dress, formality, etc)?

-Being late is accepted and deadless are not followed well. Its expected to be 30 minutes or so late in some situations

-Alot of bargaining

-Personal relationships may be important

-Dress attire is highly looked upon

-Appointments are usually required

What types of food are popular in this country? What meals do they have and how are they usually served?

-Meze A type of dip that is normally served at restaurants and is one of the most enjoyed or liked meal (appetizer) in Cyprus

-Kebabs It is normally comprised of fruit, vegetables, types of seafood, or meat in a stick. If you relate it to America it is something that people would know or eat on occasion

-Souvlaki Normally different types of meat that is served on bread

-Kleftiko Lamb most of the time that is cooked for a minimum of twenty four hours

-Stifado A traditional stew that is normally served as with rabbit

-Moussaka A widely enjoyed mediterranean casserole

-Koupepia A meat appetizer served with grape leaves

-Ekmek Kadayıf Dessert similar to pudding served with bread

-Ouzo Drink created with dyed wines

-Cypriot coffee Made from fresh beans and a more white and distilled water

A Few Examples of Cyprus Culture

In this picture:

-Traditional Dances

-Cypriot Culture

-Their cultures outfits or dress attire

-Background on the diversity of people

-Large central tradition and practices

This picuture helps resemble:

-Cyprus Culture

-Cyprus Presidency of the council of the European Union

-Symbolizes folk traditions

-Ancient Cyprus art which is part of their unique culture

This Cyprus Stucture:

-Symbolizes Cyprus's Religion

-Mostly a Turkish religion

-Widespread religion factors that tie into daily life in a Cypriot

-Ancient structural building used for religious reasons

This image represents:

-A Cyprus cultural dance

-This is an example of folk culture

-Traditional outfits

-How dances normally include yeilding a sickle, slieve, or slieve

Religions Present in Cyprus

As presented in the pie chart above, Cyprus has a wide varity and diversity of relgions spread across the island. It is obvious to point out that the Christian Orthodox religion stands out as one of the primary religons in Cyprus. An interesting fact about Cyrpus, is that the majority of the less predominant religions, like the muslim community primarly come as Turkish immigrants. Cyprus is filled with many different religions and with that, its interesting to know that Cyprus has one of the highest immigrant settlers or people who become a citizen of Cyprus from other countries. This, in return shows their acceptance for outsiders wanting to be a part of the country.