Language- translate to english | Transportation | Religion | Struggles of an Expat (yes or no) | Madagascar laws that will Impact HR |
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What is Thank you very much!
Misaotra betsaka! (opposite of no thank you)
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What is a tuk tuk
What is readily available in large towns and a popular way to get around a small area, tuk-tuks feature open-air cabs that can fit up to three people. (tuk x 2)
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What is Yes
Do most people in Madagascar believe in a higher power (yes or no)
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What is yes
Plague?
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What is no
Should you take picture without permission in Madagascar?
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What is What
Inona ( popular question word)
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What is the Toyota Hilux
What was the most popular car sold in Madagascar? (midsize Toyota pickup not sold brand new in the US)
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What is yes
-The constitution provides for freedom of religious thought and expression and prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace
Is religion protected under the law
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What is yes
Violence?
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What is Respect
What should elders in Madagascar be shown
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What is Close
akaiky (opposite of far)
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What is an international drivers license
What type of license do you need to drive in Madagascar
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Christianity
What is the most popular religion in Madagascar at 85 percent of the population
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What is yes
Learning the Language?
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What is yes. Madagascar recently introduced laws targeting prostitution, which prohibits consorting with female prostitutes.
Does Madagascar have laws against prostitution
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What is I am from
Avy any ( your origin)
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What is a bush taxi
utility vehicle which acts as a bus between two large towns, with people getting on or off at different places, just like a conventional bus
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What is Muslim, traditional, and no affiliation
What are the other popular religions
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What is no
Seeing new wildlife?
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What is
-Help build a social network -introduce the culture of their new home -Find healthcare (anything of significance would have to be taken care of in South Africa)
What are some things HR can do to prepare the expats?
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What is My name is
Ny anarako dia (saying something everyone in the room has)
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What is a Taxi-be
An urban variation of the bush taxi, less loaded with baggage than its bush counterpart, a taxi-be nevertheless has a bigger load of travelers!
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What is Traditional religion
A religion that focuses on a connection with the ancestors( mentioned in 400 point question)
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What is yes
experiencing new levels of poverty not previously experienced?
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What is "tompoko" (toom-pook), which is similar to "sir/madame?" in English
When addressing anyone older than you or in a position of authority, such as military, police, or government officials what word should you use?
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