THE JORDANIAN ARABIC ETIQUETTE OF GREETING AND LEAVE-TAKING Abstract This study mainly talks about politeness of greetings in general and the sociolinguistic politeness in particular in the Jordanian society. It sheds light on the way Jordanian people greet each other in their daily life. Due to the fact that all human beings want to have a peaceful life, their way of communicating with each other has to be a polite one and therefore they adhere to a group of well-established conventions
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how negotiations are made, how business meetings are conducted, acceptable business attire, etiquette and decision styles. Other less obvious, yet equally important, considerations that must be made include normal business hours in the host country, accepted cultural norms regarding gift giving, handshakes and business cards, and how women are regarded in the business world. This paper will address the cultural considerations that an American professional would need to make when conducting business
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religion, language and caste are all factors that need to be taken into account when doing business in India. Behaviour, etiquette and approach are all modified depending on whom you are addressing and the context in which they are being addressed. The business culture of India is a reflection of the various norms and standards followed by its people. Indians have various cultural yardsticks, which extend to their business culture too. Thus, it is important that a person visiting the country has an
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Meeting Etiquette . Greetings are casual, with a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a smile. . Shake hands and say good-bye individually when arriving or departing. . Shake hands with women first. . Danes tend to introduce themselves with their first names. Dining Etiquette If invited to a Danish home: . Arrive on time. Danes are punctual in both business and social situations. . Check to see if you should remove your shoes before entering the house. . Contact the hostess
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Still some traditions manifest more like a cultural event than a religious one. During Holy Week, many participants of the processions wear peaked, black hats as the sign of a penitent and walk barefoot, carrying a burden of some kind. Religious history is apparent in every small town, where the most grandiose building is typically the church. In the large cities the Cathedrals are almost museums. Etiquette & Customs in Spain Meeting Etiquette When introduced expect to shake hands. Once
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Federal Republic Main 3 Religions: Hinduism, Muslim, and Sikhism Business Etiquette When entering business with people in India, the first important thing to understand is the hierarchy. Of all the cultural influences that affect the Indian business culture, hierarchy plays a key role. Indian society operates within a framework of strict hierarchy that defines roles, status and social order of its people. Dress Etiquette When dressing for a meeting it is important to know that business attire
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Cultural issues: Russia is not just a country of contrasts; it is a country of outright contradictions. A country where free-reign market capitalism in some sectors meets absolute state interference in others. A country where foreign direct investment is actively sought in some areas; whilst made virtually impossible in others. Half the population yearn for a more open, democratic society whilst the other half admires the autocratic approach of the current regime. Periods of fast, aggressive
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investments that include branching out into other countries to do business…… this means China is a part of our future; and we must attempt to explore its nation and business etiquette further. While considering, we will keep in mind the question: How should we carry out measures to explore its culture, forms of communication, and cultural business norms to make this expansion prosper? The problem is that we need YOU. It is a big deal if we do not
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Name Instructor Course Date Cultural Factors and Customs Australia is an island continent with six states namely Queens Land, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia, and Wales. Most people live in the urban areas especially around the coastal regions. The capital cities automatically are also six namely Darwin, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne. Excluding Tasmania, Australia covers approximately an area of about 7.6 million square kilometers. The social aspects in
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Cultural Evaluation: Japan Cultural Evaluation: Japan There is a substantial difference between American and Japanese cultures. Both countries like any other countries in the world have their own rituals, culture, values that they follow with pride. In order to carry out successful business conversation, presentation or interaction of any kind, it is imperative to understand each other’s culture and follow certain guidelines to be successful. Care must be taken to ensure that for the sake of
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