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.

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