Through his earlier experience in Berlin, Atwater had become familiar with the continental way of doing business, but he found the French language and customs unfamiliar.

But he did not think that curious episode had been a joke and he hoped that there were no more unfamiliar customs in store.

The students soak up foreign languages and unfamiliar customs, while doing community service.

Part of it was getting over the jet lag of unfamiliar customs and ingredients.

The first and third movies rely heavily on the theme of xenophilia, of a stranger coming to town, and running afoul of unfamiliar local customs.

Serving as their parents' English interpreters, they also translate unfamiliar customs.

Greater distances, unfamiliar customs and language barriers usually mean higher costs.

He assisted others, including Western negotiators, in the process of adjusting and working through unfamiliar Japanese customs and practices.

He is met with unfamiliar local customs.

But he does sense that the anti-development mood may mask a muted dislike of the newcomers and their unfamiliar customs.