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Customs & Etiquettes in Saudi Arabia

Do expect Arabs to sit, talk, and stand closer than people in the West do. What Westerners consider an intimate distance is here only social and friendly.

Do expect to be touched more frequently by members of the same sex. This is an expression of friendship.

Do accept as normal the occasional use of influential connections to accomplish tasks more rapidly.

Do expect to shake hands much more frequently. On entering a room or meeting a group of people, it is expected that you will shake hands with all the males present, except small children. On social occasions, you will probably also need to shake hands again when you leave.

If pressed (i.e more than twice) to accept a gift, always take it. It is considered rude to refuse, and always accept it (and anything else offered to you) with the right hand, as the left is considered "unclean" .

Do not expect all promises or decisions to be put in writing. In some situations, you will have to accept an oral promise. This is partly because the written word carries a weight of meaning greater than Westerners are accustomed to.

Do not be surprised at being given an indirect answer of Insha' Allah (God willing). Insha' Allah usually indicates the good intentions of the speaker.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Saudi_Arabia

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Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country in which Islamic law is strictly enforced. No alcohol, pork products or religious books and artifacts not related to Islam are permitted in the country. There are no bars in Saudi Arabia, and alcohol is served nowhere to anyone of any religious persuasion. Dress should be conservative at all times, and women should take particular care not to offend. Visitors are advised to familiarize themselves with behavior and dress codes before entering the country. Homosexual behavior and adultery are illegal and

can carry the death penalty. Photography of local people, government
buildings,
military installations and palaces is not allowed, and women are not permitted to drive. Religious customs should be respected, particularly during the month of Ramadan when eating, drinking and smoking during daylight hours should be discreet as it is forbidden by the Muslim culture. The right hand should be used for everything, including eating and the giving and receiving of things, as the left is considered unclean. It is illegal to hold two passports, and second passports will be confiscated if discovered by immigration authorities.

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'Do accept as normal the occasional use of influential connections to accomplish tasks more rapidly'

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