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Slide 1: New Zealand
Slide 2: 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
Slide 3: 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
Slide 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
Slide 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
Slide 6: 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. Royalty Free - Use Them Over and Over Again. www.readysetpresent.com Page 6