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Poshmonkey goes to Saudi Arabia (Test your International Etiquette Skills)
A test by
Karin Schroeck-Singh
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Test Questions
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You do some small talk with your Saudi counterpart. What is a good topic of conversation?
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Politics.
Sports (e.g. soccer, horse and camel racing, hunting)
Religion.
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You are not happy with your Saudi sponsor. What can you do?
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I get in touch with my Chamber of Commerce and ask for a new one.
Nothing, since I will not be permitted to switch sponsor.
I avoid using a sponsor for all your future business.
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Your Saudi host wants you to sit comfortably on a chair since negotiations are going to be long. It would be acceptable to:
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slouch in your chair.
cross your legs when sitting.
keep both feet on the ground.
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You want to do business in Saudi Arabia. What do you need when entering this country?
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Proof that you have at least 20,000 $ in your bank account.
A Saudi sponsor which will act as an intermediary and arrange Arabic appointments with the appropriate individuals.
Showing them that you speak some Arabic.
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You are going to meet your Saudi business partner for the second time. Turning up wearing their native clothing (for men: a ghotra - headdress) and for women: a veil and an abaya (black head-to-foot robe) is perceived by the Saudis as:
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offensive
flattering
normal (since it is expected from you)
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Your Saudi Partner says "Yes" and you can interpret this as:
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No
Possibly
Yes
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At a certain time during the meeting coffee is being served. That means that:
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A meal will follow afterwards.
My counterpart is seriously interested in doing business with me.
The meeting is soon coming to an end.
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While doing small talk you would like to know how your business partner's wife is doing. You ask
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straight "How is your wife doing?".
after family and children.
not at all since it is considered as rude.
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You are entering the room in which the meeting is going to be held. There are 12 board members. Your proper way of greeting is to:
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Touch the feet of the person closest to the door.
Greet each person individually with a handshake while standing.
Greet the most senior person with a handshake and keeping eye contact with all other members.
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It is getting extremely hot and you dress immodestly in public. What could this lead to?
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You being arrested or even whipped.
Nothing. Due to the heat absolutely fine.
A fine of £500.
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When exchanging business cards you should make sure that:
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They are printed on a golden background.
My business cards are printed in English on one side and in Arabic on the other side.
They are just printed in Arabic.
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You spent 10 days in Saudi Arabia and want to leave. What do you need in order to do so?
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An exit permit.
Your passport.
To proof that you don't have any local currency in your wallet.
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The person's name you are going to meet is "Dr. Ahmed Bin Al-Rahman". How do you address him?
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Dr. Ahmed
Dr. Al-Rahman
Dr. Bin Al-Rahman
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You arrive in Saudi arabia on a Thursday. The following day you want to meet your business partner. Are you able to meet him?
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No.
Yes.
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You are invited to a Saudi's home. What gift do you take along?
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Some alcohol from your home country.
No gift since it is not expected.
Some money in an envelope.
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During a meeting one board member asks a lot of questions. This peson is likely to be:
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the least important
the decision maker
the Personal Assistant
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During a meeting it is normal to experience interruptions. This is due to the fact that your Saudi host:
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might have an urgent call.
goes for his 15-20 minute prayer.
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You are about to enter the Headquarter of your Saudi host. You need to:
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remove your shoes.
show your identity at the reception with a valid document.
have someone who accompanies you.
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