In Mexico, death is associated with yellow flowers and in France the same flowers suggest infidelity. White lilies, though they look 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. In the latter country, red roses could represent a special emotion if given to someone 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. A few years back, a friend in New York wrote an article for a European publication informing readers that they could purchase all the materials mentioned at their local Kmart or Wal-Mart stores. 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.