Title: Etiquette in the Middle East - Wikipedia
Headings: Etiquette in the Middle East
Etiquette in the Middle East
Points of etiquette
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Content: In Iran, the " thumbs up " gesture is considered an offensive insult. Displaying the sole of one's foot or touching somebody with one's shoe is often considered rude. This includes sitting with one's feet or foot elevated. In some circumstances, shoes should be removed before entering a living room. Many in the Middle East do not separate professional and personal life. Doing business revolves much more around personal relationships, family ties, trust, and honor. There is a tendency to prioritize personal matters above all else. It is therefore crucial that business relationships are built on mutual friendship and trust. According to the manners instructor Tami Lancut Leibovitz it might be common for an Israeli to ask others some personal questions about money or children. See also
Etiquette
Taarof
References
^ Firmage, Edwin Brown and Weiss, Bernard G. and Welch, John W. Religion and Law.