Sentences with phrase «own local customs»

Sometimes it may be easier to follow local custom, but that's not quite the same as necessity.

They also enjoy taking in local customs like the Lunar New Year and local delicacies like bubble tea.

I found that attending an art, yoga or dance class can give you the social context to ask questions and get to know local customs much more quickly.

The most effective way to do that, he adds, is by working with other firms based on the ground; Kinova leverages a network of distributors around the world to better convey its brand message, conducts business according to local customs and — crucially — does it all in local languages.

Study up on local customs of dress, salutation, and hospitality»» and be prepared to eat anything that is served to you on a business call overseas.

«Everywhere you go, from Dallas to Tokyo, Shanghai to Hong Kong, cities and countries all have their own local customs and traditions — not to mention local food and wine.

A MAJOR factor in successfully doing business in the Middle East is understanding that business relationships, local customs and standards of behaviour are far more important and influential than in Australia.

«It is important for today's professionals to have an understanding of international business practices, as they serve as a standard, while being respectful of local customs and value systems.

Having circumnavigated the world five times, he enjoys presenting interactive multimedia travelogues, highlighting the people, their culture and local customs.

(CNN)- As far as Christmas traditions go, nativity scenes are generally quite similar, though local customs often find their way into such montages.

There are no «ultimate» claims possible from culturally relative, historically rooted, human local customs.

Police detained 10 women for «performing a religious act contrary to the local customs.»

I wonder how many of you caught this delicious piece of irony: The Israeli Court forbids «performing a religious act contrary to the local customs» at the Wall.

Sanneh says «syncretism represents the unresolved, unassimilated and tension - filled mixing of Christian ideas with local custom and ritual, and that scarcely results in the kind of fulfilling change signaled by conversion and church membership.

Companies, like individuals, are wise to take note of the local customs and not just have the arrogance of the imperialists who assume that every civilized person goes along with their dress codes and cultural standards.

They are not a historic account of a local custom or law but the word of God on key issues.

Alexander forbid his troops from raping and pillaging, but, established new democratic governments, incorporating the local customs of the area.

We have learned that the great weakness of localism is that it fails to address the injustices that are part of local custom, and that face - to - face communities are often intolerant of difference.

You have to consider local customs, local prejudices and last but by no means least the power of the state.

In weddings Chinese Muslims have modified their practices according to local customs, but in funerals everything is done by the Islamic method with no single trace of change, for they recognize its importance.

The Greeks and Romans would be equally tolerant of local gods and local customs.

Or, one could cite the fact that non-Western values are by no means extinct and that an impressive volume of local customs is very much alive around the world.

But they scream bloody murder when they live in a western country and do nt want to observe our local customs.

It is because you are a «guest» in their country and need to be respectful of local customs.

But then again, this may be just one of our local customs.

If the President follows local custom in some cases but not others, will not some feel that they have been gratuitously insulted?

Following local custom, we have adapted the traditional Western Advent wreath by using little clay lamps arranged on a large brass tray, all of which are available in the nearby bazar.

If you wish to spread the reach of your religion, adopting local customs into your religion helps.

I can learn a lot about local customs, traditions and values, (why do people eat what they do?)

Local customs and traditions dictate that the destruction of a living field brings bad fortune — Bicolanos refer to it as «Bosung».

But if I can help support a sustainable product built upon local customs and ancient traditions, while also giving my cooking an extra infusion of flavor, then please pass the salt.

They can be made of beef, chicken, pork, as well as lamb, depending on local custom and individual tastes.

In an unusual move, a local custom - home builder is asking Orland Park for a variance to develop residential lots that are 18 percent wider than the maximum allowed.

Orland Park trustees Monday OK'd the last issue necessary for a local custom - home builder to develop a planned subdivision in the village's oldest neighborhood.

Justice was administered by local courts whose judges were familiar with local customs and practices.

The rules will be enforced informally by society according to local customs (like queuing in line), or by paid enforcers based on contracts.

McGovern said while state law makes no such provision, «local custom» in Ulster County requires any permit holder arrested for any crime to turn in their permit and their handguns until the case is adjudicated.

The excavation of a home reveals a circular stone family burial vault, one of many installed beneath the floors of the house — a local custom.

For example, frequent travel across porous borders, poor nations with limited health infrastructure and no prior experience with Ebola, a history of regional conflict, and local customs (e.g. burial practices) contribute to how quickly and easily outbreaks can spread.

«This radiocarbon dating method was a transformative advance to archaeology and historical studies, allowing the determination of the age of archeological sites and objects without reliance on a knowledge of local customs and history,» said Viresh Rawal, professor and chair of the Department of Chemistry.

A mountain is generally higher and steeper than a hill, but there is considerable overlap, and usage often depends on local custom.

As test cases, Prabhala and other Wikipedians from India and South Africa targeted a handful of local customs, including a religious ritual and a children's game, that were not documented in Wikipedia.

With time, one learns to understand the local customs and mindset, he says.

Working internationally offers exciting professional opportunities, but it also presents challenges such as unfamiliar languages, food, climate, currency, and local customs.

It's a local custom to wash the corpse and then use the same water to wash the hands of the bereaved, she says.

«The finding that gear restrictions, species selection or local customs can also contribute to fish population recovery is compelling.

- Application submitted to local Veterinarian Authority (Monterotondo) and local Custom Authority

Don't wear flashy jewelry or clothes, pay attention to local customs, and act and walk with a purpose.

Things like exchange rates, locations, and local customs are really important, and you should also research the geopolitical landscape.

These charges vary and are determined by your local customs authority and must be paid by the recipient of the order.