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Typically culture factors drive the difference in business etiquette encountered during international business travel. In fact, Middle Eastern cultures exhibit significant differences in business etiquette when compared to Western cultures. Prior to to leaving for your first business trip to the region, a colleague informed you that a guide named Business Etiquette around the World may help you. Using this guide, identify five tips regarding business etiquette in the middle Eastern country of your choice.

Solution

The Middle Eastern country selcetd for business etiquettes is Arab.

1. The first tip regarding business etiquettes is that dress well and the dress should reflect your professional status and respect.

2. The second tip regarding business etiquettes is to shake hands, however shaking hands with women if you are women must be done only when the hand is extended from other side otherwise extend.

3. Should stand up while greeting someone or saying goodbye to the other person.

4. Should stand and sit casually, no leaning against the wall, hands in the pocket, folding of knees to be done.

5. Be geneorus and polite, and never be in a hurry. Try to be punctual although arabians are not punctual but they expect foreigners to be punctual and therefore try to reach for the meeting on time. In case if you are late, generous and polite excuse can be accepted.