Title: Customs and Behavior | Tips on how to behave in Muslim countries
Headings: Customs and Behavior
Customs and Behavior
Customs in Arab Muslim Cultures
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets”
– Jesus, Matthew 7:12
Important Customs
Greetings and Contact
Greetings and Conversations
Hospitality and Visits / Meals
Outward Affection and Gestures
Final Thoughts
Trackbacks

Content: Sometimes oversize slippers are provided for you to put on. Take care when sitting. Avoid stretching legs in front of or sitting up higher than others, sitting with the left hand behind the back, or positioning oneself so the shadows fall upon half of one’s body. Avoid putting feet on tables or furniture. Show respect. Refrain from leaning against walls, slouching in chairs, and keeping hands in pockets. Keep from pointing with the feet. Do not show the soles of the feet, as they are the lowest and dirtiest part of the body. Allowing your host to initiate discussion topics is a good policy. Expect handshakes from all personnel in a party.