56. A Tongan Cure and Fijian Etiquette

Radiality: A Tongan Cultural Model

Professional etiquette.

General:  Address people with consideration Everyone!– even when frustrated  Always know the attire for the meeting/interview you will be attending. Even if you are just dropping something off to an office please wear appropriate attire. This does not mean a suit but it does mean business casual attire.  Shake hands firmly  If wearing a nametag place it on the right (when you extend to shak...

Definitions and Dimensions of Etiquette

This paper addresses the question “Why ‘Etiquette’?” What do we mean by ‘etiquette’ in the realm of HumanComputer interaction? Does a focus on Human-Computer Etiquette provide anything more than traditional usability or human-centered design? And finally, as we explore the topic of human-computer etiquette, do the characteristics of etiquette in human-human relationships give us any special ins...

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration of Indigenous-Fijian and Fijian-Indian women.

BACKGROUND Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations are lower in Pacific people compared to Caucasians living in New Zealand. However, there are no data on the 25OHD concentrations of Pacific people living in the Pacific Islands. AIM To assess the vitamin D status of indigenous and Indian Fijian women living in Fiji by measuring 25OHD concentrations. METHODS 25OHD concentrations in ...

Space in Tongan Language and Culture