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Emirati Quote

Emirati Quote. “ مد رجلك على قد لحافك ”. Stretch your legs as far as your blanket. M eaning. Don’t be greedy. Take only what you need. Key Dimensions of Culture. Collectivism Informal Communication style “ high context” Time Orientation “ Polychronic Orientation”. C ollectivism.

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Emirati Quote

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  1. Emirati Quote

  2. “مد رجلك على قد لحافك” Stretch your legs as far as your blanket.

  3. Meaning • Don’t be greedy. • Take only what you need.

  4. Key Dimensions of Culture • Collectivism • Informal • Communication style “ high context” • Time Orientation “Polychronic Orientation”

  5. Collectivism • “We” consciousness • Harmony is important • Transgression of rules leads to shame feelings • Purpose: Advising “ not to be greedy” • Relationship prevails over task

  6. Informal • It doesn't specified a group of people : • Age • Position • Names

  7. Power distance

  8. Communication style “High context” • Focus on : we/us • Start with relationship • Indirect and implicit between the lines

  9. Time Orientation “Polychronic Orientation” • Personal relationships more important • Consider an objective to be achieved if possible

  10. Done by: Ahlam Al Ali Alya Mohammed Athari Saleh Ameera Ayesha Eissa Dhabia

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