HAND-DRAWN MIND MAP

Important!

• Handshakes are common greetings, no more physical contact, Hugging only occurs between close friends.
• Their countryies are in constan conflict. (stress, loud noises, fear)

• Contact between members of the opposite sex in public is considered out of bounds
• Only use the right hand to eat, touch and present gifts.
• Eye contact during discussions is often long and direct. Long eye contact at women or kids is considered rude.
• It is offensive to ask a man about his wife or female family member.
• Arabs don’t have rigid schedules. Appearing to be in a hurry while meeting with an Arab is considered offensive.
• Never point at a person.

Diferent materials.That show respect and knowledge.

Arab culture

Besides their faith, family is the second most important element to Arabs.

Islam is the predominant religion

It impolite to eat everything on one’s plate

Piety is the most admirable characteristic someone can have.

Arabs are generally very socially-oriented people.

RAMADAN

The largest number of new Arab immigrants to Illinois came from Iraq, Jordan, and Syria

Prayer

Faith

Almsgiving

IThere are diferent dresscodes that need to be follow since kids

Pilgrimage

Fasting