Cultural Studies Ireland 
Ireland
By: Laura Dinklage
The people 2
Meeting and Greeting 2
Body Language 2
Communication Style 2
Corporate Culture 3
Dining and Entertainment 3
Dress code 4
Visiting a Home 4
Gifts 4
Hints 4
References: 5
A few facts and statistics about Ireland:
The capital of Ireland is Dublin
The population is about 4,487,000 people
87,4% of Ireland are Irish, 7.5% is other white, 1,3% is Asian, 1.1% is black
The religion is to 87.4% Roman Catholic, 2,9% Church of Ireland, 1.9% other Christian, and others.
The government is republic and parliamentary democracy.
The language spoken in Ireland are mainly English and Irish
The people
Irish people are very interested in others. They will give their best to make visitors feel welcome in their country. Irish are hard workers, but they don’t like to be rushed, due to their un-stressful lifestyle. They have this lifestyle because it allows them to make time for their friends and family, to visit the pub, or to just chat with someone. Family is very important to the Irish.
Meeting and Greeting
It is usual to shake hands and salute each other appropriate to the time of day. The handshakes should be firm.
Irish also shake hands with older children, if present.
If greeting someone close, a hug is acceptable.
Keep eye contact during the greeting.
Irish move to first name basis rather fast.
Body Language
Irish are uncomfortable with public displays of affection
Irish do not like loud, aggressive and arrogant behavior.
To us known as the ‘’Peace’’ gesture or as a turned 2, is an insult in Ireland.
Communication Style
Irish like to use stories and anecdotes to communicate.
Irish appreciate modesty, and they take caution with people who are loud and tend to brag.
When discussing professional achievements, it’s for the best to keep it casual and spread over several conversations.
Irish have it in their culture to rather be polite, than to speak the absolute truth.
When being spoken
By: Laura Dinklage
The people 2
Meeting and Greeting 2
Body Language 2
Communication Style 2
Corporate Culture 3
Dining and Entertainment 3
Dress code 4
Visiting a Home 4
Gifts 4
Hints 4
References: 5
A few facts and statistics about Ireland:
The capital of Ireland is Dublin
The population is about 4,487,000 people
87,4% of Ireland are Irish, 7.5% is other white, 1,3% is Asian, 1.1% is black
The religion is to 87.4% Roman Catholic, 2,9% Church of Ireland, 1.9% other Christian, and others.
The government is republic and parliamentary democracy.
The language spoken in Ireland are mainly English and Irish
The people
Irish people are very interested in others. They will give their best to make visitors feel welcome in their country. Irish are hard workers, but they don’t like to be rushed, due to their un-stressful lifestyle. They have this lifestyle because it allows them to make time for their friends and family, to visit the pub, or to just chat with someone. Family is very important to the Irish.
Meeting and Greeting
It is usual to shake hands and salute each other appropriate to the time of day. The handshakes should be firm.
Irish also shake hands with older children, if present.
If greeting someone close, a hug is acceptable.
Keep eye contact during the greeting.
Irish move to first name basis rather fast.
Body Language
Irish are uncomfortable with public displays of affection
Irish do not like loud, aggressive and arrogant behavior.
To us known as the ‘’Peace’’ gesture or as a turned 2, is an insult in Ireland.
Communication Style
Irish like to use stories and anecdotes to communicate.
Irish appreciate modesty, and they take caution with people who are loud and tend to brag.
When discussing professional achievements, it’s for the best to keep it casual and spread over several conversations.
Irish have it in their culture to rather be polite, than to speak the absolute truth.
When being spoken
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