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... (Omar) Nydell, the author of the book Understanding Arabs A Guide for Westerners, is an experienced trainer and highly esteemed Arabist. Nydell has made an important contribution to furthering our understanding of Arab society by explaining cultural differences in an illuminating and respectful manner. ...
The 3rd edition of Understanding Arabs by Margaret K. ... The Holy Quran summarizes the relationship of different nations by saying:
When is the right moment and the ideal situation to introduce Arabs to the world? ...
Understanding the Gulf regions unique, religion and culture significantly improves the business prospects of todays traders and investors. ... Some of the basic values and beliefs of Arabs are; a persons dignity, honor and reputation are very important. ... Arabs believe that fate/ destiny play a big role in their lives. ... Arabs like to often mix business with pleasure. ... In regard to friendship Arabs start and develop friendships very quickly. ... Arabs tend to call people by their first name and avoid formalities like Mr, Mrs. ... Another point a westerner needs to keep in mind is that Arabs like to take their time is doing things. ... The only common factor that has been contributing to the unity among Arabs is religion. The author・s poor knowledge of Islam and its strong ties with Arabs all over the world has resulted in neglecting religion・s power in acting as a shield against western culture. ...
The author talks about objectivity, subjectivity, and emotionalism by relating it to Westerners and Arabs respectively. ...
The author・s attempt to relate subjectivities to Arabs and objectivity to westerners is based on neither the science nor the race or religion and therefore an acceptable. ...
These are only some areas where subjectivity dominates the decision making process in all cultures and among all nations and not only Arabs. ... The fact is that Arabs are in many ways act very similar to what author claims to be strictly American・s attitude, Arabs express their views openly and without hesitation. ...
Nydell tries to cover many subjects and generalizes them to all Arabs. ... For instance, African Arabs in Sudan and Somalia speak Arabic as a second language after speaking their mother tongue. Therefore, it is somehow unrealistic to group all Arabs into one culture and social group. ...
Although the Author illustrates her great deal of knowledge about Arabs, there are some other hidden behaviors that she must not have come across them while living among Arabs. ... E among which adult girls and boys (cosines) exchange nose kissing when they meet each other which is extremely strange even for many Arabs who born and raised in cities.
Approximate Word count = 2112
Approximate Pages = 8.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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