Welcome to Tradeast consultancy service.
Welcome to Tradeast consultancy service.
“We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” - Kofi Annan
• It is not polite to say “No”. The term “As God wills it” is a nicer way to say “No.”
• Never openly refuse a request from a friend.
• If someone does a favor for you, return the favor in some way.
• It is not polite to say “No”. The term “As God wills it” is a nicer way to say “No.”
• If someone does a favor for you, return the favor in some way.
• People who are relaxed and personable enough to establish relationships tend to be more successful.
• Handshakes are common greetings and farewells.
• Long handshakes, grasped elbows, and walking hand in hand by two males is commonplace in the Arab world.
• Hugging only occurs between close friends.
• Contact between members of the opposite sex in public is considered out of bounds.
• Only use the right hand to eat, touch and present gifts.
• Eye contact during discussions is often long and direct. Long eye contact at women is considered rude.
• It is offensive to ask a man about his wife or female family member.
• Arabs do not have rigid schedules. Appearing to be in a hurry while meeting with an Arab is considered offensive.
• Never point at a person.
• Arabs have a lot less body space than Westerners.
• Hospitality, friendliness, and generosity to strangers is an expression of sacred duties.
• When sitting, avoid stretching legs in front of or sitting up higher than others.
• Do not lean against walls, slouch in chairs or put hands in your pockets.
• Double meanings are common in conversations.
• Do not talk loudly.
• The meal is usually at the conclusion to an event.
• Middle Easterners consider it impolite to eat everything on one’s plate.
• Take off your shoes at the entrance and leave them there before going in.
