Assalamualaikum and Hello [from the other side~~~]
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So we're back again with another episode of "Our I-Friend", and just like I promised we did X-Ray Ray even more *wink. I should stop, sorry. Okay moving one, on our last post, belle posted something on verbal communication. So I wondered what Ray thought on both verbal and non verbal communication differences in Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
Non verbal communication Episode one: The index finger of disrespect
Well we know in Malaysia that pointing our index finger to point something was considered rude and disrespectful; no matter what age or gender. I'm not quiet sure about other cultures, but heres a small but significant tip for all ya'll there thats visiting Malaysia for the first time or have a Malaysian friend; DON'T USE YOUR INDEX FINGER TO POINT. That's a no no.
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Instead we use our thumb or use our hand to gesture to the object or person we want to point at.
So we asked Ray on his thoughts about this. Ever since he came to Malaysia, he never did knew. To him, that information was new. So either Ray is not an observant person or that I'm wrong and its not a big deal here in Malaysia, OR people are getting rude even more and whats worse is that they don't know that they are being rude. What is happening to society?!
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So basically, Ray said that there's not much difference other than the finger pointing, because just as he said "so far, I have not gotten into any trouble so hehehe :D"
Episode 2: Customs says what?
Me: So Ray, whats the customs like in Saudi?
Ray: Not much difference but...
Episode 2 part 1: Greetings humans
So just like any other Muslims, we greet each other with salam and shake hands (the same gender of course). But whats the difference in Saudi?
Well people in Saudi who knows each other would usually
- hug 3 times (right, left, right)
- with kisses on cheeks (they basically touch cheeks with each other)
It doesn't matter their age, because the greetings are the same. Except for strangers, as handshakes are acceptable to them only. And for the hostess at home, they would offer snacks and the traditional Qahwa. Which in Ray's words "like coffee but not coffee exactly".
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Episode 2 part 2: Communication through clothing
Female:
- Most distinguished features of the Arabic customs
- cover themselves up aka with Abayas or Jubah (what we call it in Malaysia)
- The only exception max is the face that can remain uncovered
Communication:
- The men cannot talk to women outside easily
- In fact, they never do unless they HAVE to
- One of the reason they cannot talk freely because the Sheikh is always watching them, and if they get caught they'll get into trouble
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Employment:
- Usually dominated by men (retail counter, pharmacies, janitors etc.)
- Very few women can be found working
Driving:
- Women don't drive
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So thats all from me. Until next time... [goodbye from the other side~~~]
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