Saudi customs and etiquette
By: Kathy Cuddihy.
Publisher: Stacey International
Published: 2002
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 135
ISBN-13: 9781900988520
Subjects: Saudi Arabia -- Social life and customs.; Saudi Arabia -- Social life and customs.
Description: "This handbook covers everything a visitor in Saudi may need in order to survive and impress in social situations. From explanations of gift-giving conventions, to a layout of the lunar-governed Muslim calendar, the reader is expertly guided through the conventions and intricacies of life in Saudi." "Including a glossary of terms, Saudi Customs and Etiquette is sure to delight and inform the reader. A selection of Arabic proverbs, blessings, expressions and sayings is interspersed between facts about the legal framework of Islam, advice on business conventions and attitudes in Saudi, and explanations of procedures for customary Saudi marriages." "Specifically designed for those visiting the region on pleasure or business, Saudi Customs and Etiquette will also appeal to anyone interested in this culture, its people and their customs."--Jacket.