World+cultures


 * ASSIGNMENT # 1c Watch the following videos and make a summary on the World Cultures Page of your wiki be specific when talking about which video you watched.**

Arab Culture-

Based on the video family plays a major role in Business that occurs in the Middle-East. Timing is also a key component since negotiations can last for months without any progress but then suddenly there can be a breakthrough. Once a breakthrough has occurred then you must follow up on deadlines that seem to be impossible to finish on time. Social class and position is a major component since those of Arab decent are taught to respect those of the higher class then themselves. Arab's are major traders and see a business opportunity as a advantage not being underhanded.

**Assian Tea Ceremony:** pg. 75 of book #12 Teacher will instruct you for video on Tea ceremony: You will make a summary on World Cultures wiki page

The Asian Tea ceremony is a slow long process in which both parties attend a ceremony with someone who will supervise in the creation of tea. The lady in charge will prepare the tea and then distribute it evenly among those present. A tea ceremony is a sigh of respect, trust, and fusion of tradition among groups that are trying to conduct business. There ceremony itself is more designed to be for show rather then have an actual meaning to it.