Arabs often greet each other by shaking hands. If both sides (referring to men) have the same faith or are friendly, they will face each other three times. Sometimes the host will hold each other's right hand with his left hand to show kindness. When exchanging goods, use your right hand or both hands, and avoid using your left hand.

Second, the main taboo

1. Most Arab countries are Islamic countries, and there are strict restrictions on food and alcoholic beverages containing pork. Foreigners can buy wine in designated hotels and shops and drink it by themselves. Muslims worship five times a day, whether in the office, at home or on the plane.

Worship is a very serious matter, and others are not allowed to talk to it, let alone make jokes. During Ramadan, it is forbidden to drink water, smoke and eat in public places and streets from sunrise to sunset.

2. Arabs think that the left hand is not clean, so they should take things from each other with their right hands, and large items can be handed in both hands. Large-scale activities are generally separated for men and women. If an Arab lady is present, she usually doesn't shake hands with a man. The man can just nod and smile and greet her, but she can't be too enthusiastic. If a lady holds out her hand, you can shake her hand. In the activity, men and women can talk.

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Etiquette in daily communication

1, don't stand up during the observation time.

This is an extremely important etiquette in international communication. Participate in various activities and arrive on time. Arriving too early will embarrass the host when he is not ready; If you are late, it is impolite to keep the host and other guests waiting for too long.

Apologize to the host and other guests for being late for some reason. If you can't be invited to the appointment for some reason, you should inform the host politely as soon as possible and apologize in an appropriate way. It is very impolite to miss an appointment.

2. Respect the elderly and women

This is a virtue. Get in and out of the building, get on and off the bus, get in and out of the elevator, let the elderly and women go first, and the men take the initiative to take care of them. Old people and women in the same trade, men help to carry heavy objects, go in and out of the gate to help the old people and women open and close the door, and participate in activities indoors to help them put on and take off their coats.

When dining at the same table, if there are old people and women on both sides, men should take the initiative to take care of them and help them get in and out of their seats. ?

3. respect the customs and habits of various countries?

Different countries and nationalities, due to different historical and religious factors, have their own special customs and etiquette, which should be respected.

For example, Muslims don't eat pork or talk about pigs. During Ramadan, they can't eat after sunrise and before sunset. Some Buddhists don't eat meat. In Buddhist countries, you can't touch a child's head casually. Hindus do not eat beef. Some countries, such as India, Indonesia and Iran, can't touch others with their left hand, nor can they pass things with their left hand. Catholicism and Christianity taboo the number "thirteen" and so on.