Etiquette+in+Muslim+Dominated+Countries

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=Etiquette in Indonesia:=




 * Etiquette is generally more conservative and tradition based in Indonesia.
 * General greetigs are more formal to show respect. People shake hands, bow, and place their hand on their heart.
 * Women must dress modestly, if they are dressed skimpy then it is assumed they have shameful profession
 * Respect for ones elders is a key part of society
 * Take off your shoes before entering someones home
 * In Mosques, men wear long sleeves and long pants covering most of their body. Women are expected to wear long sleeves and long pants/skirt and cover their hair. Men and women do not shake hands within a Mosque
 * It is considered impoilte to point with your index finger, and to use your left hand.WHY?

=Etiquette in Pakistan:= =Etiquette in Iran:=
 * Only men shake hands with __eachother__
 * Woman hug and kiss each other[[image:johnsullivan2/Islam_Etiquette.jpg align="right"]]
 * If you are in a relationship then you can hug and shake hands in public
 * __You__ name shows your social class
 * First names are only used with close friends
 * Use your right hand WHY?
 * When you visit people's homes, take off your shoes.
 * Always bring a gift, never alcohol, men never give women flowers as a gift
 * People dress conservativly, with long sleeves and long pants/skirts most of the time, including in Mosques.
 * Always greet the eldest first then, the next eldest, and so on.
 * Family is the basis of all social structure
 * People have a public and private identity
 * Everyone is very modest as a form of politeness
 * Men and women socialize seperatly
 * People shake hands, but if they are at a party they will hug and kiss as a greeting
 * Bring gifts when invited to someones house, but always apoligize for the inadequecy of your gift. Bring flowers or __pastrys__ to peoples homes
 * People dress conservatively
 * Take off your shoes at people's houses if the host also has their shoes off.
 * Greet elders first
 * Eat only with the right hand
 * Punctuality is appreciated
 * They value personal relationships

Etiquette in Egypt:
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 * Family is the most important unit in Egyptian Society
 * Status is defined more by family background than by absolute wealth
 * Greetings are based on both class and the religion of the person
 * People of the same sex greet each other with a handshake, and __i f__ they know each other well they will kiss each other on both cheeks during the handshake, but only if they are the same sex
 * In any greeting between men and women, the woman must extend her hand first. If she does not, a man should bow his head in greeting.
 * when being invited to an Egyptians home, it is customary to bring a gift of good chocolate, pastries, or sweets to the hostess, a gift for a child shows affection and flowers are reserved for weddings and the sick
 * when entering the house it is customary to remove your shoes before entering, complimenting the host on their house, and dress conservatively, as appearance to Egyptians is important
 * like other Muslim nations, it is customary to only eat with the right hand
 * salting your food is considered an insult, and asking for seconds is a compliment
 * Egyptians value personal relationships
 * Who you know is more important than what you know
 * Hierarchy and rank are very important
 * Business attire is formal and conservative
 * Men should avoid wearing visible jewelry especially around the face and neck
 * Women should be sure to cover themselves appropriately, skirts and dresses should cover the knees and sleeves should cover most of the arm
 * __some bullet points begin with capital letters, others do not__**

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