Greeting
In Saudi Arabia, Greeting have been called” formal and proscribed” and lengthy. Also, Saudi Arabians are very strict about greeting etiquette. When they meet, at first they say “hello” to each other and shake hands. They will inquires each other about health and family, but never about a man’s wife, because this kind of behavior is considered as disrespectful. When good friends meet each other, they may shake hands for greeting each other and give a kiss on each cheek. Generally, Saudi Arabia Women only hug and kiss the people who are really familiar with them, otherwise they extend sincere hello to unfamiliar people (Greetings and Niceties). However, in public place, men and women would not greet each other from outside the family. …show more content…
As a high context, the communications impact is on non- verbal communication (Communication). Paralanguage is kind of non-verbal communication and refers to something is showed is not rather than the content. There are a high percentage of verbose expressions in the conversation. Silence also is used as a form of non-verbal communication that people put into practice and observe thoughtfully. Kinesics behavior through body movements such as Gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and so on. In Saudi Arabia culture, eye contact plays a big part in business communication. In business activities and or social occasion, A Saudi maintains eye contact that means he or she express sincerity and truthfulness (Language, Communication, Etiquette). However, the females should avoid direct eye contact with males, can be misunderstood. Visitors in Saudi Arabia should avoid giving the thumbs up sign, which means obscene gestures. Saudi Arabia also is considered a high-contact culture with regard to proxemics. Same genders are comfortable standing together; they prefer to keep closer distance touch more often in the conversations. There are several limits between men and women in public interaction, even in business settings. In public area, male and female remain to keep distant between each other. In many public places such as restaurants, it is impossible western businesswomen meet with Saudi businessmen without a male or meet with Saudi …show more content…
Saudi Arabia people treat Islam as a state religion, which permeates in their lives (Religion and its Influence). This is the driving force behind their personal, political, economic, and legal lives. It is strictly enforced theocracy. Saudis also rely on religion to control and operate their behave and lives. For instance, in an export transaction such as frozen chicken, people cannot use machine to slaughter, even more blood on the chicken. Returning of goods not because of goods are not good, but because seller vendors break the Islam rules. It is universal that Islam in Saudi Arabia, Saudis applies the rules of the religion to the work life as well. People held business due to they fulfill the Islamic work ethic of commitment. People view work as is a virtue and obligation, and determinant of ability to enjoy their social and family life. According to the values and beliefs of Islam, people arrange and operate. For instance, Saudi build their time to dedicate to prayer and people are less active during the month of Ramadan, business in these day often open and close late. Saudi businesspeople pray five times a day, however, Westerners are not required to pray at those times, Saudi business people does not want business activities interrupt them (Li,
In Saudi Arabia, Greeting have been called” formal and proscribed” and lengthy. Also, Saudi Arabians are very strict about greeting etiquette. When they meet, at first they say “hello” to each other and shake hands. They will inquires each other about health and family, but never about a man’s wife, because this kind of behavior is considered as disrespectful. When good friends meet each other, they may shake hands for greeting each other and give a kiss on each cheek. Generally, Saudi Arabia Women only hug and kiss the people who are really familiar with them, otherwise they extend sincere hello to unfamiliar people (Greetings and Niceties). However, in public place, men and women would not greet each other from outside the family. …show more content…
As a high context, the communications impact is on non- verbal communication (Communication). Paralanguage is kind of non-verbal communication and refers to something is showed is not rather than the content. There are a high percentage of verbose expressions in the conversation. Silence also is used as a form of non-verbal communication that people put into practice and observe thoughtfully. Kinesics behavior through body movements such as Gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and so on. In Saudi Arabia culture, eye contact plays a big part in business communication. In business activities and or social occasion, A Saudi maintains eye contact that means he or she express sincerity and truthfulness (Language, Communication, Etiquette). However, the females should avoid direct eye contact with males, can be misunderstood. Visitors in Saudi Arabia should avoid giving the thumbs up sign, which means obscene gestures. Saudi Arabia also is considered a high-contact culture with regard to proxemics. Same genders are comfortable standing together; they prefer to keep closer distance touch more often in the conversations. There are several limits between men and women in public interaction, even in business settings. In public area, male and female remain to keep distant between each other. In many public places such as restaurants, it is impossible western businesswomen meet with Saudi businessmen without a male or meet with Saudi …show more content…
Saudi Arabia people treat Islam as a state religion, which permeates in their lives (Religion and its Influence). This is the driving force behind their personal, political, economic, and legal lives. It is strictly enforced theocracy. Saudis also rely on religion to control and operate their behave and lives. For instance, in an export transaction such as frozen chicken, people cannot use machine to slaughter, even more blood on the chicken. Returning of goods not because of goods are not good, but because seller vendors break the Islam rules. It is universal that Islam in Saudi Arabia, Saudis applies the rules of the religion to the work life as well. People held business due to they fulfill the Islamic work ethic of commitment. People view work as is a virtue and obligation, and determinant of ability to enjoy their social and family life. According to the values and beliefs of Islam, people arrange and operate. For instance, Saudi build their time to dedicate to prayer and people are less active during the month of Ramadan, business in these day often open and close late. Saudi businesspeople pray five times a day, however, Westerners are not required to pray at those times, Saudi business people does not want business activities interrupt them (Li,