Business across cultures: Tunisia Prepared by Ovsyannikova Anastasia 8G31

Table of contents Business Etiquette 4 About Tunisia 12 Tunisian Society & Culture 3 Helpful tips for guests of Tunisia 5 Etiquette & Customs

Population: 10,043,000 Capital: Tunis; 1,996,000 Area: 163,610 square kilometers (63,170 square miles) Language: Arabic, French Religion: Muslim Currency: Tunisian dinar Life Expectancy: 73 About Tunisia

Tunisian Society & Culture

Jasmine tradition Jasmine is the subject of a specific sign language. A man who wears jasmine on his left ear indicates that he is single and in addition, offering white jasmine is seen as a proof of love.

Etiquette & Customs Meeting Etiquette Gift Giving Etiquette Dining Etiquette Table mannaers

Meeting Etiquette To converse about their families, friends, and other general topics. Handshakes are the customary greeting among individuals of the same sex. Simply bow head in greeting. Familiarity with the guests in descending order, from the oldest to the youngest Greet and say good-bye to each person individually.

Gift Giving Etiquette If you are invited to a Tunisian's home bring pastries, nuts, fruit, cake, candy, or flowers to the hostess. Do not bring alcohol unless you know that your host drinks. Gifts are not opened when received.

Dining Etiquette If you are invited to a Tunisian's home: You may be asked to remove your shoes. Dress well. Dressing well demonstrates respect towards your hosts. Check to see if your spouse is included in the invitation. Conservative Tunisians may not entertain mixed-sex groups. In fact, you may never meet the host's wife! Complement the house.

Table mannaers – Food is traditionally served at a knee-high round table. – The guest of honor generally sits next to the host. – Males and females may often eat separately: men first and then women. – Do not begin eating until the host blesses the food or begins to eat. – Food is served from a communal bowl. – Eat from the section of the bowl that is in front of you. – Food is eaten by hand but many now use knives and forks. – Eat only with the right hand. – It is considered good manners to try a bit of everything.

Business Etiquette Relationships & Communication Business Meeting Etiquette Business Negotiations Dress EtiquetteBusiness Cards

Relationships &

Business Meeting Etiquette

Dress Etiquett e

Business Cards Business cards are exchanged without formal ritual. Business cards should be bi- lingual: Arabic and French. Present your card so the French side faces the recipient. Give your business card to the highest- ranking Tunisian first.

Helpful tips for guests of Tunisia It is not recommended to offer local residents alcohol as a gift or souvenir. This is regarded as an insult; Bargaining at the market is not only possible, but necessary. Sometimes you can bring down the price by 3-5 times. Bargaining is necessary, with a smile, making the process of buying into entertainment; According to local etiquette, it is considered indecent to eat while walking or standing. Fatty foods washed down with tea or other hot drinks.

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