So this afternoon, I took a course on Middle Eastern culture. I learned that the culture there, is very different from our own (western culture). In Middle Eastern culture, a polite way to greet someone is by offering a handshake or sometimes while handshaking with your right hand, you use your left hand and guide it on the person's shoulder. kissing cheeks (starting from left to right) is another common greeting but it is only initiated by the person to whom you are greeting. Also proper conversational topics do not include religion and politics or family or possessions rather it does include trying to understand one's culture and their history. Proper etiquette also follows. If you are a guest in someone's home you must first wait to be seated and your usually seated on the right. NEVER SHOW THE SOLES OF YOUR FEET, while sitting! It's consider disrespectful. Always eat with your right hand because your left hand is considered uncleaned and be respectful when someone offers you food or drink. Always accept it graciously and when you've had enough, follow the correct procedures... =)
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