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I got accepted in a cultural exchange program recently, what are things I should avoid while representing my culture to make sure I represent it appropriately?‎

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I'm planning to apply for a culture exchange program, what is the best country you recommend to go to, as a girl coming from a Middle Eastern background?‎

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With cities like Dubai fast becoming globalized, how can local Muslims increase understanding of this important season to foreigners living in the ME?‎

Many new workers from predominantly non-Muslim countries, such as the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia, have taken a great interest in moving into the Middle East for n‎ ... See More

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Would you exchange your career with a sailor if you had the choice ?‎

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Why in the middle east, do titles and ethnical background seem to be more important than personal skills and achievements?‎

This leads to many experiences of racism towards employees and favoritism between expats of the same nation.‎

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What are the advantages of joining a cultural exchange program?‎

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Rank from 1to10 the following Geert Hofstede cultural dimensions in a UAE workplace: power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance?‎

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Do cultural differences served as a barrier to life in society? ‎

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Answer added by  ابراهيم عبد الرحيم ابراهيم عزب, محاسب, شركه بيت الكهرباء
10 years ago

if there aren't any choise i will make it to still alive 

 

Answer added by  Ahmad Alhusainy, consulting, Self-employed
8 years ago

First of all, you have to understand the social norms in that culture, then what is appropriate and what isn't appropriate. for example if you got exchange with Saud ... See More