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| APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR |
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Remove shoes when entering a home |
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Express appreciation at meals and accept light refreshments when offered even if only a few bites or sips are taken. This is part of Arab hospitality and refusal may cause offense. |
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When paying a visit, shake hands on arrival and departure |
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Always stand when someone (other than the domestic help) enters the room |
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Muslims do not consume alcohol. Always ensure that soft drinks are available in the home. |
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| Don'ts |
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Western men should not wear Arab national dress. It may be seen as a sign of disrespect. |
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Do not sit in such a way that the soles of your feet are pointing at someone else. |
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Do not eat or offer things with your left hand |
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In Ramadan never eat, drink or smoke in public or in front of Muslims during the hours of daylight. |
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Don't except a gift to be opened in your presence. |
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Don't expect the man's wife to be present if you are invited to an Arab's home. |
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Ladies are requested to respect UAE traditional values and not wear inappropriate clothing in public, particularly during Ramadan. |
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Don't take photos of women, military or government installations. Check first before taking photos of men NB- for security reason do not take photographs of embassies or consulates. |
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Don't stare at national women. |
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Don't consume alcohol in public places. |
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| APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR |
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|
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Remove shoes when entering a home |
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Express appreciation at meals and accept light refreshments when offered even if only a few bites or sips are taken. This is part of Arab hospitality and refusal may cause offense. |
- |
When paying a visit, shake hands on arrival and departure |
- |
Always stand when someone (other than the domestic help) enters the room |
- |
Muslims do not consume alcohol. Always ensure that soft drinks are available in the home. |
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| Don'ts |
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Western men should not wear Arab national dress. It may be seen as a sign of disrespect. |
- |
Do not sit in such a way that the soles of your feet are pointing at someone else. |
- |
Do not eat or offer things with your left hand |
- |
In Ramadan never eat, drink or smoke in public or in front of Muslims during the hours of daylight. |
- |
Don't except a gift to be opened in your presence. |
- |
Don't expect the man's wife to be present if you are invited to an Arab's home. |
- |
Ladies are requested to respect UAE traditional values and not wear inappropriate clothing in public, particularly during Ramadan. |
- |
Don't take photos of women, military or government installations. Check first before taking photos of men NB- for security reason do not take photographs of embassies or consulates. |
- |
Don't stare at national women. |
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Don't consume alcohol in public places. |
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