Personal relationaships are very important. They
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to identify the decision-maker regarding as your 2.__________
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discuss detial of your product or proposal. Be ready 3.__________
\, h5 ^2 a) r9 y) l to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself to the Moslem and national 4.__________
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month of fasting. Most Arab countries have a six-day
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with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western
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shared.Remember this in planning your appointments.7 Z& D- Z* K' ~4 x+ |/ I* \
Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the
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are not sure, wait your host to suggest the proper 7.__________
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