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Tips on Middle East Communication

If you are traveling to the Middle East for a meeting, understanding some Middle East customs can make communicating easier. Here are some tips from Harold Formstone of Richard Lewis Communciations, taken from his speech at IMEX last week…

When speaking with Arabs:

• Use more emotion when you speak
• Personalize your comments
• Interrupt others when you like
• Thinking aloud is encouraged

These tips can help to avoid communication blocks and allow you to have more productive meetings.

If you have any advice or tips for communicating internationally, let us know! First hand experience is a valuable resource. For more Global Tips, check out ConventionPlanit.com’s Global Meeting Tips.

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One Response to “Tips on Middle East Communication”

  1. Sarah Pasalich Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 11:24 am

    This is a great topic. It will be very valuable as my contacts expand to outside North America. Any way we can have information on communicating with other cultures as well?

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