FIJI

By Mikayla Forbes

The capital of Fiji

Suva is the capital of Fiji.
Fijis capital is located in the
island of Viti Leva.

Language and Religion

In Fiji their official languages are
English, Fijian, and Fijian Hindustani.
Christianity is the main religion in Fiji
but, it not the only religion.
Christianity makes up 52 percent of the
population.
Hinduism makes up 38 percent
Islam make up 8 percent and other
religions make up 2 percent.

Mamanuca Islands
The Mamanucas isn't just one island. Mamanuca consist of
20 islands near Nadi and Denarau.
These islands have hosted television show such as Cast
Away and Survivor.
Also in these islands offer parasailing, windsurfing, dolphinwatching, famous dives such as the Big W and Gotham City,
some of the best surf breaks in the world, and just about any
other activity you can do on or under water (Mamanuca
Islands).

Sri Siva Subramaniya

Swami Temple

This temple is the largest Hindu temple in

the Southern Hemisphere.
There are three parts to the Sri Siva
Subramaniya temple. First is the deity
Murugan this is the main temple, Second is
the Ganesh temple, and the third is
Meenakshi and Shiva temple.
This temple is highly respected in Fiji and if
people visit they have to be respectful of
their cultures.

National Cuisine
Fijis diet consist of seafood, tropical fruits
and vegetables
Coconut Chutney
Fijian coconut chutney
Rourou Soup- Taro
shows strong Indian
leaf soup is usually a
influences in its gingersimple preparation
mint-coconut flavor
seasoned with onion
combination. This is a
and perhaps enriched
common accompaniment
with milk or coconut
to all manner of Fijian
cream (Colgan p. 10). meals(Colgan p. 10).

Stereotypes
One stereotype is that Fiji has is a
divided nation. This means Native
and Indo-Fijians dont get along
(Colgan p.6).
The second stereotype in Fiji is that
Fijians have a lassitude attitude. This
means they are lazy and rather relax
all day then work.

Superstitions
Fijians believe when they are sick
their souls go out of their body. So
they cry out for their souls to reenter
their body.
Souls and sprits stay on earth for
four days before entering the spirit
world.
They also believe is the Vu. They said
everyone had a Vu that was like their
body guards. (Calgon p. 6)

and gestures used in Fij

In Fiji when asking a question, they
will raise their eyebrows and this
means yes.
When you greet someone with a
handshake in Fiji and you dont let
go until your conversation is over
because it is rude.

Business cultureetiquette
and body language

Most of the time you will greet

someone with a handshake but, if
you dont really know the person
Fijians will bow to them. In Fiji
they also say bula and yandra
the first word means hello and the
second word means good
morning.
In business entertainment people
are invited to dinner and expected
to pay the bill. Also people dont
leave tips and if you do it will lead
to confusing.
Before entering someone's house
you have to remove your shoes
and sit next to the door until you
are invited to come in.

In the US most people will give

a formally handshake and say
hello. In the morning we say
good morning to co-workers
before starting our day.
In the US you will go out to
business dinner and pay for
your own meal. Unlike Fiji we
leave a tip for our waiters. This
is polite and shows the waiter
they did a good job.
In the US most people take their
shoes off inside someones
house. They usually will follow
the owner or find there own
seat.

usiness culture- Relationshi

Building
Relationship building
consist of bonding over
drinking . Dont become
to drunk because it will
look bad on your
character.
People from Fiji are
friendly. They will invite
you to their home and
will let you meet their
families. These event
will usually be outdoors.

The US is also a friendly

country and will invite
people to there homes
to meet their families.
After business hours
people will usually go
out to get, go to a
football game, or go
swimming.
Americans also ask a lot
of personal questions to
get to know someone.

usiness culture- Communicatio

styles in decision making
Fijians are polite and
respectful.
Communicate
indirectly
Hesitant when
asking a question.
Never stand with
your hand on your
hips because people
will think your angry.

Americans tend to be
direct.
Business people want
their employees to be
straightforward and
think locally.
Americans are brief
and get to the point.
This wont be
mistaken for
someone being rude.

Business culture power

tructures in decision making
In Fiji businesses
make all the
decisions without
any input.
However, if
dealing with the
Fijian government,
decision by
committee and
consensus is
common(Myers
p.2).

Larger firms and

small family
business will make
decisions without
any input.
In the modern
business they will
ask input for the
other workers.

nternet penetration rates

Fiji internet user
penetration is
37.1%.
Facebook is the
most popular social
media site.

The U.S internet

user penetration
84.2%.
Facebook is also
the most popular
social media cite in
the USA.

ndividualism versus collectivis

Fiji is a collectivistic
society.
They make long term
commitments to family
and relationships.
Loyalty over rules societal
rules.
People take responsibility
for other group members.
Employees are like family
and promotion factoring in
if you can effectively be in
a group.

America is an
individualism country.
America focus more on
liberty and justice for
all.
People look out for
themselves.
In business people
interact with others to
obtain new information.
Only rely on immediate
family.

arge or small power distanc

In Fiji they have a large
power distances.
In there country say all
individuals are not
equal.
People in Fiji have to
expect and accept that
power in unequal.
People believe they
everyone has a place
and that there boss is
always correct.

The U.S.A is most of a

small distance country.
Everyone has equal
rights.
This communicate with
there bosses directly and
gives them ideas.
Americans aren't shy they
express their feelings.
Getting a better job is
based on what you have
done in life.

Strong or weak uncertainty

avoidances
In Fiji they have a strong
uncertainty avoidance.
In Fiji people focus on
planning and that
understand that there
plans can be altered at
any moment.
They dont show emotion
or take risk, people in Fiji
are more relaxed.
They have a large degree
of acceptance to try need
things(Hofstede p.1).

In the U.S.A they have

a weak avoidance.
They accept new ideas
from people.
They like to try new
things and create new
ideas.
Freedom of expression.
They dont require a lot
of rules.

asculinity versus Feminin

Fiji scored in the middle
for masculine vs.
feminine.
I believe they are
feminine because they
focus more on values in
society and they care
about the quality of life
and others.
They dont admire
people when they stand
out in a crowd.

America have score high

and they are more
masculine.
School and playing sports
are value by saying
people should try there
best.
Higher status is based on
someone effort and how
good they can be.
Live to work
Conflict can help bring out
the best in you.

Current events in Fiji

Tropical cyclone hits
Fiji with record winds
of 200 miles an hour
http://www.telegraph.c
o.uk/news/worldnews
/australiaandthepaci
fic/fiji/12166100/Trop
ical-cyclone-hits-Fijiwith-record-winds-of200-miles-anhour.html

Fiji Wins Its First Medal: a

Gold in Rugby
http://www.nytimes.com/201
6/08/12/sports/olympics/fiji
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/
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19 Simple Gestures That Might Be Highly Misunderstood Abroad. (15,

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