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Students Name: Mariam Hassan - H00225958 Ayesha Salem H00248081 Bayan Mohammed H00257942 Ayesha Manea - H00229536 Intercultural Studies - LSS 2113

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General information Country Name: Republic of Yemen Capital City: Sana'a President: Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi Official languages: Arabic Religion: Islam National plant: Arabian Coffee Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER) Area: 527,970 sq. km Population: 26 million people

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High Context Culture Reserved: Women should cover their faces and their hair when entering the age of 10!! Gender roles clearly defined: Yemen culture have strong Gender roles, girls cant do whatever the boys can do for example Working, Traveling, Married decision Very rare marriage with outsiders: Most of Yemen parents they dont allow their son to married from outsiders because of Customs and traditions difference between them.

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High Context Culture Strong sense of family: The parents and family is very important in Yemen, you can see how the family is important and very strong because you will see the whole family, starting from Grandma and Grandpa, children and grandchildren living together in the same house. No direct eye contact: There are strict gender rules, whereby women should not make too much eye contact with men as it could be misconstrued as disrespect or a romantic interest. Similarly a daughter will point her eyes downwards when her father is speaking to her, as a sign of politeness and respect.

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Customs Greetings

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Food

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DANCING

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Dress code

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Customs Seating arrangement at meetings

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Customs Gift exchange

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Body language

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Proverbs Grasp all lose all No pain, no gain If the blind lead blind both shall fall into the ditch

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Landmarks in Yemen The grand mosque in Sanaa Old City of Sanaa

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Landmarks in Yemen Socotra Island Dar Al Hajar Palace

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Landmarks in Yemen Doaan Vale Marib Dam

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In Yemen it is considered normal for some too yell someone name or have a conversation from a far distance. So dont be afraid. In wedding, the groom has to trample on the braid feet, when they are in front of their home in this way, she will be Dutiful to her husband for ever. In hospitality, the host must slaying a goat and give the main gust the heart or the liver. Also when the host offering the coffee the gust have to put his/her hand above the cup that mean that he doesn't want more. When your right hand scratching you, that means you will have money soon. When your right eye blinks, you will see a good thing Interesting facts!

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Classification of the culture Honor vs. Shame Places higher value on the pursuit of group goal Job satisfaction, money, good working conditions and opportunities for growth are the main issues that motivate Yemeni colleagues to perform well on the job. Loyalty and commitment are based on long-term nurtured relationship Developing a solid personal relationship with a colleague or client is key to any business relationship within Yemen. It is important to maintain frequent contact via phone as a sign of courtesy.

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Classification of the culture Power vs. Fear If possible dont blame the individual in public even when it is his/her fault If possible dont blame the individual in public even when it is his/her fault. The best way to deal with a work-related problem with a colleague is to confront him or her directly in private, as a public confrontation is considered insulting and offensive. Try to engage one-on-one before larger meeting take place Try to engage one-on-one before larger meeting take place Engaging in casual conversations with people is a valuable source in obtaining more information. Also, to understand the general mood.

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Learn some new words Yemenis word Meaning HbabaGrandmother Maa akhalshI hate you SbohBreakfast NokhraNose KanneshWhat is happen? KortahDress

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Lets play! Sboh Nokhra Breakfast

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Lets play! Hbaba Maa akhalsh Grandmother

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Lets play! Dress Kortah What is happen? Kannesh

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References: When the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into a ditch. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/when-the-blind-lead-the-blind- both-shall-fall-into-a-ditchhttp://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/when-the-blind-lead-the-blind- both-shall-fall-into-a-ditch English Proverbs & Sayings. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: http://www.learn-english-today.com/proverbs/proverbs-G.htmlhttp://www.learn-english-today.com/proverbs/proverbs-G.html English Proverbs & Sayings. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: http://www.learn-english-today.com/proverbs/proverbs-N.html Syndiewinnie. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/177681147770941929/ https://www.pinterest.com/pin/177681147770941929/ (Centre for Intercultural Learning, 2009) Yemen. (2007, September 1). Retrieved April 12, 2015, from: http://www.swyaa.org/resources/handbook/Yemen.htm http://www.swyaa.org/resources/handbook/Yemen.htm Battesti, V. (2001, January 1). An Outline of a Yemeni Body Language (Taiz and Sanaa). Retrieved April 12, 2015, from: http://anthropoasis.free.fr/spip.php?article39http://anthropoasis.free.fr/spip.php?article39

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References: Darem, F. (2011, September 7). Grand Mosque of Sana`a: Historical landmark and centre for moderation. Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/75438/grand-mosque-of-sanaa-historical- landmark-and-centre-for-moderation http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/75438/grand-mosque-of-sanaa-historical- landmark-and-centre-for-moderation Old-city-sanaa. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: http://asiatourismportal.com/old-city-sanaa Socotraisland. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: http://www.justmegawatt.com/images/socotraisland.html http://www.justmegawatt.com/images/socotraisland.html Ronnyreportage. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronnyreportage/6336984466/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronnyreportage/6336984466/ Marib_Dam. (n.d.). Retrieved April 11, 2015, from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marib_Dam http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marib_Dam

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