Oman - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Simone Nowell

ISBN 10: 1857334752 / ISBN 13: 9781857334753

Published by Kuperard, 2009

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The Sultanate of Oman, long regarded as one of the more mysterious countries of the Arabian Peninsula, has only recently opened its doors to tourists. An ancient land, with a rich history, dramatic landscape, and diverse flora and fauna, Oman was largely cut off from the modern world until the accession to the throne of Sultan Qaboos in 1970. Since then this peaceful country has developed slowly but deliberately, placing a strong emphasis on retaining its cultural heritage while moving into the high-tech era. Oman is home to Ibadhism, a conservative but moderate form of Islam that is quite distinct from both the Sunni and the Shi a denominations. In Oman, the family comes before all else. People place great value on the time they can spend at home, and in relaxing and socializing with friends. Their gentle pace of life contrasts strongly with life in the West, and is reflected in the way they conduct business. Traditional Arabic culture coexists cheerfully with all the trappings of modern life. By examining the values, customs, and traditions of this distinctly Arabic country, Culture Smart! Oman offers an insight into modern Omani life and culture how they work and live, both in business and at home, and how they are reacting to their new influx of foreign visitors. Whether you visit Oman for business or to explore its unique landscape, you will find the Omanis to be a gentle, warm, and hospitable people, who are happy to show their beautiful country to those who treat it with respect. Ahlan wa sahlan bikum fi Oman! Welcome to Oman!".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oman - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
• Publisher: Kuperard
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857334752
• ISBN 13: 9781857334753
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include: * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken

About the Author

Simone Nowell is a writer who has spent eleven years in Oman and has traveled extensively throughout the country. Along with her family, she embraced the local culture and made many Omani friends. British by birth, Simone has spent the last twenty-six years in the Middle East and has planted firm roots in the region. Swapping the fast-paced life of the editor of a regional magazine for a slightly slower pace of a freelance author, Simone also encourages local literature and supports the talents of locally-based writers and illustrators through her family's small publishing company. She currently lives in Dubai with her husband, Rashid, and their two children.