{"product_id":"saudi-arabia-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-paperback","title":"Saudi Arabia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs \u0026 Culture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCheryl Obal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCulture Smart!\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't just see the sights―get to know the people.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e From a distance, Saudi Arabia may seem a subdued, or even dull place; but for those who take a closer look it emerges as a fascinating country, not necessarily because of its political and economic importance, but because of its people. Reticent perhaps but, on closer acquaintance, charming and warm, the Saudis form a far less monolithic society than one might expect. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Divided by region, creed, and background but united in Islam, insular yet forever traveling abroad, and living with a foreign contingent that makes up nearly one-third of the population: the list goes on. So what do Saudis have in common beyond their national dress? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulture Smart! Saudi Arabia \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you navigate the swirling waters of this important and fast-changing country. Social, cultural, and business life is demystified in concise chapters, while sections on the values, traditions, and attitudes that prevail will help you find your way through the new and unexpected situations that you are likely to encounter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHave a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheryl Obal\u003c\/b\u003e is a cross-cultural and communications trainer and consultant who has worked with multinational companies and institutions across the world for more than twenty-five years, including in Saudi Arabia where she has lived and worked for more than eight years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 6.4 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 11, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47386784071858,"sku":"9781787023543","price":17.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/0zawHEIrRS9781787023543.webp?v=1782968666","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/saudi-arabia-culture-smart-the-essential-guide-to-customs-culture-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}