Libya - Dhillon, Abhayjeet

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Verbal Communication

The most common greeting is "Asalaamu Alaikum" meaning "Peace be with you". To which, the other person is supposed to respond with "wa alaikum salam" meaning "and peace be with you".

Don't

Do no address someone by only their first name unless invited to do so.

Finish all the food, leaving some food shows that your host has showered you with generosity and abundance.

Do not reject coffee or tea.

Eating with Left hand is considered disrespectful.

Spatial perception

Commonly known for senior people to arrive last.

Warm handshakes before and after the meeting

Non-Verbal communication

'Yes' is a slight downward nod of the head.

Occasional eye contact is necessary to show others that you are interested.

When talking to someone who is the opposite sex, continues eye contact is not recommended for anyone.

Dress traditionally

Do

Showing up on time is respectful, but being 15-20 minutes late is not considered rude.

Gifts are considered a very polite gesture and are not supposed to be opened till everyone leaves.

Only eat with the Right hand.

Greet elders first.

A bowl of scented water will be passed around before the meeting, dip three fingers in the water as a form of ritual cleansing.

Orientation

Greet with handshakes and end meetings with handshakes

Remove shoes outside if asked to do so.

One should not smoke during meetings.