Für alle die noch nicht wußten wie man mit Arabern umgeht:
(von:
http://www.ndu.edu/inss/books/Books%20-%…/milgeoch9.html )
Greetings
DO—
Shake hands when you meet and leave Arab men
Rise to show respect when an esteemed person enters the room
Feel free to return a hug or a kiss on the cheek initiated by an Arab man
Working with Arabs
DO—
Train officers and enlisted men separately if possible
Refer any serious problems to an Arab leader
DON'T—
Criticize an Arab. Give corrective guidance privately and positively, if required
Overpraise an Arab in front of others
Lose your temper
Expect Arabs to be punctual for administrative meetings
Conversation
DO—
Open conversation with small talk (How are you? How is your family?)
Talk to Arabs as equals; avoid arguments; maintain eye contact
Look for subtle meanings, since Arabs often answer questions indirectly
DON'T—
Initiate talk about politics, religion, or ask questions about female family members
Patronize or talk down to an Arab
Move away from an Arab who stands very close to you during conversation
Point the soles of your feet at an Arab when you are sitting with him (it is insulting).
