lifestyle, nonverbal communicaiton, culture, social media user, traditional customs ect

1.  Onur ÖzcanOnur Özcan
Uluslar arası lojistik ve taşımacılıkUluslar arası lojistik ve taşımacılık

2. IRELANDIRELAND

3. 
CommunicationCommunication
habits differ acrosshabits differ across
cultures. Gesturescultures. Gestures
that are appropriatethat are appropriate
in your homein your home
country may becountry may be
unacceptable in theunacceptable in the
host country.host country.

4. 
However, not only does the non-verbal partHowever, not only does the non-verbal part
of communication differ, the contents of theof communication differ, the contents of the
conversation often also vary. Thus you mayconversation often also vary. Thus you may
find that some topics seem to be discussedfind that some topics seem to be discussed
more frequently within a given culturemore frequently within a given culture
whereas the same conversation may bewhereas the same conversation may be
considered taboo somewhere else. Suchconsidered taboo somewhere else. Such
errors in communication may have a seriouserrors in communication may have a serious
impacts. On the other hand, as the Irish areimpacts. On the other hand, as the Irish are
a significantly culturally aware nation, ina significantly culturally aware nation, in
many cases they may help you to overcomemany cases they may help you to overcome
any initial discomfort.any initial discomfort.

5. ConversationConversationCommonly held thatCommonly held that
"the more I insult you the"the more I insult you the
more I like you".more I like you".
'Slagging', as this trade'Slagging', as this trade
in insults and teasing isin insults and teasing is
often known, works onoften known, works on
the basis that it is meantthe basis that it is meant
to reflect the strength ofto reflect the strength of
relationship betweenrelationship between
those engaged in it andthose engaged in it and
so not meant to beso not meant to be
perceived negatively.perceived negatively.
while remaining in goodwhile remaining in good
spirits and not taking itspirits and not taking it
personally.personally.

6. ConversationConversation

Irish people are in general quite proud ofIrish people are in general quite proud of
their culture, so talking about any positivetheir culture, so talking about any positive
experiences you have had so far duringexperiences you have had so far during
your stay in Ireland will win you someyour stay in Ireland will win you some
points.points.

7. CulturalCultural

The requirements for personal spaceThe requirements for personal space
when communicating may be somewhatwhen communicating may be somewhat
less that in Canada. Consistent - but notless that in Canada. Consistent - but not
constant - eye contact is important toconstant - eye contact is important to
demonstrate engagement. Ireland can bedemonstrate engagement. Ireland can be
quite a macho culture, and touchingquite a macho culture, and touching
between men is rare. In the workplace,between men is rare. In the workplace,
men should avoid being touchy withmen should avoid being touchy with
women.women.

8. Cultural (cont..)Cultural (cont..)

Modesty in gesticulation and a relaxedModesty in gesticulation and a relaxed
tone of voice is the norm. Being overlytone of voice is the norm. Being overly
emotional, loud, touchy or friendly early onemotional, loud, touchy or friendly early on
in a friendship may be seen as fake andin a friendship may be seen as fake and
put people off. People may be more directput people off. People may be more direct
than in Canada, but in the name ofthan in Canada, but in the name of
politeness, instructions may be disguisedpoliteness, instructions may be disguised
as polite requests.as polite requests.

9. 
Regarding gestures, atRegarding gestures, at
a first meeting, a firma first meeting, a firm
handshake would behandshake would be
the norm. Note thatthe norm. Note that
the "V for victory sign"the "V for victory sign"
with the palm facingwith the palm facing
inward is theinward is the
equivalent of theequivalent of the
middle finger in Northmiddle finger in North
America. Also, ratherAmerica. Also, rather
than pointing with athan pointing with a
finger, many Irish mayfinger, many Irish may
nod or jerk their headnod or jerk their head
or chin in the directionor chin in the direction
of the item beingof the item being
discussed.discussed.

10. ReligionReligion

Catholicism has been a key factor shaping IrishCatholicism has been a key factor shaping Irish
society and culture. In recent years, however,society and culture. In recent years, however,
the influence of the Catholic Church has begunthe influence of the Catholic Church has begun
to wane, and social values are beginning toto wane, and social values are beginning to
converge with those of other Europeanconverge with those of other European
countries, particularly within the younger, urbancountries, particularly within the younger, urban
and more educated population. Churchand more educated population. Church
scandals have contributed to this. Weekly Massscandals have contributed to this. Weekly Mass
attendance still hovers around 60%, comparedattendance still hovers around 60%, compared
with the European average of 30%; manywith the European average of 30%; many
children also attend Catholic schoolschildren also attend Catholic schools

11. BusinessBusiness

As a small society,As a small society,
Ireland is veryIreland is very
relationship-based,relationship-based,
so it is veryso it is very
important to buildimportant to build
rapport and trust torapport and trust to
forge successfulforge successful
relationships withrelationships with
colleagues andcolleagues and
clients.clients.

12. Business ( cont.. )Business ( cont.. )

Interactions in the workplace are in generalInteractions in the workplace are in general
quite personable and relaxed, but compliancequite personable and relaxed, but compliance
and formality towards authority may be moreand formality towards authority may be more
common than in Canada. First names are usedcommon than in Canada. First names are used
almost immediately with all colleagues. For analmost immediately with all colleagues. For an
initial meeting with senior people, it may beinitial meeting with senior people, it may be
advisable to err on the side of formality, and useadvisable to err on the side of formality, and use
Ms/Mr (not Mrs) for initial greetings. AlthoughMs/Mr (not Mrs) for initial greetings. Although
perhaps not necessary depending on theperhaps not necessary depending on the
culture of the organisation, it will beculture of the organisation, it will be
appreciated.appreciated.

13. Social MediaSocial Media

15. NewspapersNewspapers

--Every week 17 million adults readEvery week 17 million adults read
TheThe Sun or Sun on SundaySun or Sun on Sunday
newspapersnewspapers meansmeans1 in 3 of all1 in 3 of all
Great British adultsGreat British adults
--The Irish TimesThe Irish Times has delivered tophas delivered top
quality news, opinion and analysisquality news, opinion and analysis
since it was first published in 1859.since it was first published in 1859.
As media technologies evolve, soAs media technologies evolve, so
dodo theirtheir methods of storytelling andmethods of storytelling and
delivery.delivery.
 Top threeTop three
newspapersnewspapers
are ;are ;
IrishIrish
independentindependent
TheThe IrishIrish TimesTimes
The Irish SunThe Irish Sun

17. EducationEducation

18. ClothClothinging
Linen Driving Caps
Men in Ireland are often seen wearing linen driving caps.
Europeans have been fond of linen driving caps for centuries. The
patterns and colors of these hats vary greatly by their design but
are most often found in neutral colors. Patchwork is also a popular
look for these caps, although other more respectable and somber
designs are more appropriate for some settings. However they
look, a quality linen driving cap should be cool and not stifle the
wearer.
Aran Sweaters
Aran sweaters are a historical part of Irish culture.
Clan Arans used to be very popular. Each family clan
had its own unique stitching or pattern that was used
in their sweaters. These sweaters were hand knit with
careful attentiveness. Museums in Ireland have the
different clan patterns registered and well-
documented. Even today Aran sweaters remain a
popular staple of the Irish wardrobe.

19. Clothing (cont.)Clothing (cont.)
 Tweed JacketsTweed Jackets
 Tweed is another fabricTweed is another fabric
traditionally noted in Irish culture.traditionally noted in Irish culture.
In the past, looms were used toIn the past, looms were used to
create the tweed fabrics, andcreate the tweed fabrics, and
these methods are still used inthese methods are still used in
modern times to make highmodern times to make high
quality tweed. Because most Irishquality tweed. Because most Irish
tweed is handwoven it is moretweed is handwoven it is more
costly and durable than tweedcostly and durable than tweed
commonly manufactured in othercommonly manufactured in other
parts of the world. Jackets are aparts of the world. Jackets are a
very popular way to wear tweed,very popular way to wear tweed,
as tweed jackets are appropriateas tweed jackets are appropriate
for many occasions and have afor many occasions and have a
simple yet elegant style.simple yet elegant style.

20. MusicMusic
Clairseach – The Irish Harp
Timpan Mandolin

21. FoodsFoods
 Irish Lamb Stew:Irish Lamb Stew:

22. Recipe of Lamp StewRecipe of Lamp Stew
 Ingredients:Ingredients:
Salt and ground pepperSalt and ground pepper
3 pounds leg of lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch3 pounds leg of lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch
cubescubes
1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 celery stalks, chopped6 celery stalks, chopped
2 large leeks, chopped2 large leeks, chopped
2 large yellow onions, chopped2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 cups finely chopped cabbage2 cups finely chopped cabbage
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

23. Recipe of Lamp StewRecipe of Lamp Stew
 Salt and pepper the lamb chunks. In a largeSalt and pepper the lamb chunks. In a large
ovenproof Dutch oven, saute the meat in bothovenproof Dutch oven, saute the meat in both
oils until browned on all sides. Remove theoils until browned on all sides. Remove the
meat from the Dutch oven and set aside.meat from the Dutch oven and set aside.
In the same Dutch oven, saute the celery,In the same Dutch oven, saute the celery,
leeks and onions until limp, about 3 minutes.leeks and onions until limp, about 3 minutes.
Add the cabbage, season with the corianderAdd the cabbage, season with the coriander
and thyme and add the tomatoes.and thyme and add the tomatoes.
Return the meat to the Dutch oven. Add theReturn the meat to the Dutch oven. Add the
beef broth, cover and bake until the meat isbeef broth, cover and bake until the meat is
fork tender, about 2 hours.fork tender, about 2 hours.

24. FoodsFoods
 Irish Potato CakesIrish Potato Cakes

25. FoodsFoods
 Irish Ham with Mustard and Honey GlazeIrish Ham with Mustard and Honey Glaze

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