Business Customs, Protocol and
Etiquette in Saudi Arabia

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Report title: Business Customs and Protocol in Saudi Arabia
Total words: 1665
Topics summary:
Greetings ..... Personal space ..... Gestures ..... Taboos ..... Addressing your Saudi counterpart ..... Preserving harmony ..... Business discussions ..... Proper conversations ..... Manners .... Verbalizing admiration ..... Gifts ..... Typical business day ..... Negotiating tactics ..... Showing emotions ..... Bargaining tips ..... Successful presentations
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Report title: Doing Business in Saudi Arabia
Total words: 1945
Topics summary:
Saudi Arabian society .... Business communication .... Personal respect .... Understanding Saudi Arabian history .... Choosing your business partner .... Local sponsors .... Building relationship .... Gift-giving ....
Negotiating .... Business entertainment .... Visiting your counterpart's home
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Report title: Successful Business Meetings in Saudi Arabia
Total words: 1540
Topics summary:
Local Agent .... Your Arrival at the Destination .... Setting Appointments ... Business Offices .... Majles System .... Diwaniyah System .... Proper Greetings .... Business Cards .... Initial Conversation .... Business Topics .... Presenting a Gift
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Report title: Successful Negotiations in Saudi Arabia
Total words: 2075
Topics summary:
Level of Responsibility .... Bargaining Process ... Initial Price .... Establishing Trust .... Discussion Points .... Competitive Quotes .... Sense of Time .... Paperwork .... Power Centers .... Decision-makers .... Reaching an Agreement .... Local Connections .... Your Representative
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Report title: Social and Business Etiquette in Saudi Arabia
Total words: 1135
Topics summary:
Proper Dress ... Manners ... Gestures ... Hospitality ... Rank and Status .... Do's and Taboo's ... Conversations ... Titles ... Perception of Space
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Report title: Business and Social Entertainment in Saudi Arabia
Total words: 850
Topics summary:
Social Courtesy .... Business Lunch .... Restaurants and Hotels .... Paying the Check .... Visiting Your Counterpart's Home .... Dinner Etiquette .... Gestures of Hospitality .... Things to Remember
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