Supporting international teaching
Cultural bytes
The following short videos have been produced to assist ECU staff better understand cultural norms and practices of the countries they are travelling to. These are general guidelines and tips to help our staff conduct business in a professional manner while respecting the visiting country's culture and its people.
As culture is always evolving and subject to change, your feedback and input is welcomed, particularly from your first hand experiences with these countries.
China videos
- Animal symbols (MP4 File, 2.5 MB)
- Beverage etiquette (MP4 File, 1.1 MB)
- Dining etiquette (MP4 File, 1.5 MB)
- Exchanging gifts (MP4 File, 2.1 MB)
- Greetings and Meetings (MP4 File, 1.3 MB)
- Hygiene (MP4 File, 1.3 MB)
- Sensitive or Taboo subjects (MP4 File, 1.3 MB)
- Teaching and Learning (MP4 File, 773.7 KB)
India videos
- Beverages and Food (MP4 File, 2.2 MB)
- Exchanging gifts (MP4 File, 590.8 KB)
- Gender roles (MP4 File, 864.2 KB)
- Greetings and Meetings (MP4 File, 1.1 MB)
- Hygiene (MP4 File, 1.6 MB)
- Non-verbal gestures (MP4 File, 1.0 MB)
- Taboo and Sensitive subjects (MP4 File, 1.3 MB)
- Teaching and Learning (MP4 File, 1.7 MB)
- Time concepts (MP4 File, 765.1 KB)
If you would like to share your experiences, contact Valentina Bailey by emailing v.bailey@ecu.edu.au