Table manners
The first thing to present for a guest is Coffee, sometime it is followed by a cup of tea till dinner is prepared
. If the meal is on the floor, sit cross-legged or kneel on one knee..
. Eat only with the right hand as the left is considered unclean
According to Islam, the left hand is considered unclean and reserved for personal hygiene. Arabs traditionally use the right hand for all public functions — including shaking hands, eating, drinking and passing objects to another person.
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. Meals are generally served family-style.
. Honoured guests are often offered the most prized pieces such as a sheep's head so be prepared!
. There is often more food than you can eat. Part of Saudi hospitality and generosity is to shower guests with abundance.
. There is little conversation during meals so that diners may relish the f
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Dining Etiquette
. Entertainment will generally be same-sex only. If both sexes are included, they will be in separate rooms.
This looks like our house but the door is much bigger ^^
f you are invited to a Saudi's house:
. You would usually remove your shoes.
. Dress conservatively.
. Try to arrive at the invited time. Punctuality is appreciated but not crucial.
. Show respect for the elders by greeting them first.
. Accept the offer of Arabian coffee and dates even if you do not
normally drink coffee.
. If you are invited for a meal, there will be a great deal of socializing and small talk before the meal is serve
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