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Traditional Saudi Arabia

Traditional Saudi Arabia. By: Alisha Duncan. Introduction. Saudi Arabia is located in Asia Monarchy headed by: King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Leading producer of oil and natural gas It is the birthplace of Islam. Saudi Arabia Greetings. Arabs get very offended if not approached formally

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Traditional Saudi Arabia

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  1. Traditional Saudi Arabia By: Alisha Duncan

  2. Introduction • Saudi Arabia is located in Asia • Monarchy headed by: King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz • Leading producer of oil and natural gas • It is the birthplace of Islam

  3. Saudi Arabia Greetings • Arabs get very offended if not approached formally • Most of the time, Arabs greet each other by shaking hands.

  4. Saudi Arabia Dress • Men and boys wear the thawb • Long white dress that fits loosely • The ghutra an iqal is a headpiece • Ladies wear the jallabia • Long dress with long sleeves • Comes in different colors • No skin shows except face and hands

  5. Saudi’s Business Cards • Business cards exchanged are usually printed in English on one side and Arabic on the other.

  6. Saudi’s Business Introductions • In Arabic, an individual is addressed by his or her first name, and any title they possess. • Proper attire at business meetings is essential, as it is a sign of respect for the person with whom you are meeting. • Business executives have little meetings to get to know each other before real business meetings.

  7. Saudi Arabia Etiquette • If the meal is on the floor, sit cross-legged or kneel on one knee. • Eat only with the right hand as the left is considered unclean. • Try everything • There is little conversation during meals so that diners may relish the food • There is an abundance of food

  8. Saudi’s gift giving Etiquette • If you are invited to a Saudi's house bring something small as a thank you. • Flowers do not make good gifts from a man, although a woman could give them to her hostess. • Never give alcohol unless you are positive they partake. • Gifts are not opened when received.

  9. Arab flag Conclusion • Saudi Arabia is very traditional in government, culture, customs, and more. • Arabs are still more conservative today with dress and etiquette as in the past. • Be very careful when visiting there so no one will be offended.

  10. Sources • www.studyabroad.com/saudi-arabia/map.html • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sa.html • http://www.the-saudi.net/saudi-arabia/government.htm • http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/dress-saudi-ar.htm • http://www.justlanded.com/english/Saudi-Arabia/Saudi-Arabia-Guide/Culture/Social-Customs • http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/saudi-arabia-country-profile.html • http://www.the-saudi.net/business-center/business-etiquette.htm

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