During global culture training for a group of employees who are being transferred to Egypt, Samira, the HR training manager, remarked that "in the Arab world, men often hold hands, which is meant to express
A. the acceptance of a business deal."
B. solidarity and friendship."
C. the acceptance of a future son-in-law into the family."
D. concentration and focus."
E. personal dominance."
B. solidarity and friendship."
There are all kinds of cultural differences American managers have to get used to. In the Arab world, which has historically been segregated by sex, men spend a lot of time together, and "holding hands is the warmest expression of affection between men," says one Lebanese sociologist. "It's a sign of solidarity and friendship."
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