In Mexico death is associated with yellow flowers and in France the same flora suggests infidelity. White lilies, while looking beautiful, are never given in England, unless you desire to give a death wish. Red is popular in all Chinese-speaking areas and in Italy. Red roses in the latter country could mean a special emotion if given to one of the opposite sex. There is no doubt that a writer or photographer submitting material that crosses these guidelines would seriously damage his or her chances of working with Khuan.
Religion is a major influence on the value systems and the behavioral patterns of many nations.
In Saudi Arabia, for instance, one would never think of giving a gift to another man's wife, or offering anything alcoholic. Such things are directly regulated by religious beliefs. Other influences that you should be aware of are those brought about by educational and social environments. In many parts of the world, in fact, one-stop shopping is unknown. While doing so, they mingle with friends and neighbors and have an opportunity to catch up on local gossip.