Alcohol is still banned. Don't even think about it, ask about it, and definitely don't try to make it.
--The KSA
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Don’t point at anyone or show the soles of your shoes.
--Pratik
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Don’t show affection to the opposite sex in public.
--Pratik
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Avoid mentioning issues relating to women’s rights, or drawing presumptions about a Saudi woman’s freedom or happiness on the basis of her hijab, abaya or niqab.
--Pratik
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Avoid pushing people to share their opinion on Saudi politics or the royal family’s leadership. Saudis generally do not feel comfortable discussing or explaining these topics.
--Pratik
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If the meal is on the floor, sit cross-legged or kneel on one knee. Keep your feet away from the cloth or plastic sheet.
--Pratik
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Don’t use your left hand for eating or handing things over.
--Pratik
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Don’t point at people – keep your hand flat and gesture instead.
--Pratik
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Don’t discuss sex in public.
--Pratik
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Don't refuse the invitation for a coffee or meal.
--Pratik
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You should try to arrive around 30 mins after the time specified – being on time is not the norm.
--Pratik
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If you are invited for a meal, understand that there will be a great deal of socializing and small talk before the meal is served and you will be expected to stay afterwards for more conversation and fruit.
--Pratik
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Say “Mashallah” (May God bless) after complimenting or praising something.
--Pratik
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There is often more food than you can eat. Part of Saudi hospitality and generosity is to shower guests with abundance.
--Pratik
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Appointments are necessary and should be made several weeks to one month in advance.
--Pratik
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Show respect for the elders by greeting them first and stand up when they enter a room.
--Pratik
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There is little conversation during meals so that diners may relish the food.so talk less and eat more
--Pratik
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Between different sexes the distance is however much greater with men generally avoiding eye contact with women who are not related to themselves.
--Pratik
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Try to be generous with your time and be open to performing favours. Saudis often go out of their way to help those that they have a good relationship with if it is within their means. To be ‘cheap’ or ‘stingy’ is considered a very poor quality.
--Pratik
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If you are invited to a Saudi's house:
You would usually remove your shoes at the entrance and be given slippers.
--Pratik
