Maori Culture (3 of 3):
Maori Culture (3 of 3) “ Powhiri ” is a formal welcome ceremony that takes place on a “ Marae ” Length of time is between 30 minutes to 3 hours Visitors cannot eat until the food has been ‘ blessed ’ by an elder of the home in Powhiri www.readysetpresent.com Page 2
Social Etiquette (5 of 6):
Social Etiquette (5 of 6) Refer to a person by his or her honorific title and surname Bring a small gift such as flowers, chocolates, or a book if invited to a Kiwi ’ s (New Zealander ’ s) house Gifts are opened when received www.readysetpresent.com Page 3
Business Etiquette (2 of 4):
Business Etiquette (2 of 4) Punctuality is very important in New Zealand society Unpunctual behavior may be interpreted as unreliable Bargaining is not appropriate The negotiating process takes time www.readysetpresent.com Page 4
Trivia (4 of 5):
Trivia (4 of 5) Sheep out number New Zealanders by 10 - 1 New Zealanders invented : The child-proof pill bottle The crinkle in your hairpins so that they do not fall out! The pop-lid on self sealing paint tins The totaliser machine used for racing and sports betting The tear back Velcro-strip www.readysetpresent.com Page 5
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Download “ New Zealand ” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com 30 slides include :16 Points on General Information, 9 Points on Maori Culture, 10 Points on Food, 10 Points on Food Etiquette, 21 Points on Social Etiquette, 12 Points on Business Etiquette, and 19 Points on Trivia. www.readysetpresent.com Page 6 Royalty Free - Use Them Over and Over Again.