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Are arranged marriages still common in the Arab world?
Arranged marriages still happen in the Arab world.
How do the arrangements for a marriage begin?
The first meeting usually takes place between the bride, groom, and their respective mothers.
What happens at the initial meeting?
They meet, usually in a public place or in the bride's house, and get to know each other.
What happens at the second meeting?
The bride, groom, and their chaperones will typically sit separately, but within sight of each other, in order to get to know each other.
How many meetings typically happen before the parties come to an agreement?
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Question: Are there matchmakers or people other than the bride, groom and their parents involved in the arranging?
Self-contained rewrite: Besides the bride, groom and parents, are there any matchmakers involved in the arranging of an Arab marriage?