Customs taboos in the United Arab Emirates
Photo location on The website The United Arab Emirates (Arabic: ا م ا ل عربي ل ا لIt is located at the southeastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Persian Gulf in the north, Qatar in the northwest, Saudi Arabia in the west and south, and Oman in the east and northeast. With a coastline of 734 kilometers long.
The United Arab Emirates has a total area of 85,000 square kilometers and a population of approximately 8.4 million (as of October 2014). Nearly half of the residents are Arabs. Immigrants from other Arab countries account for nearly 40%, mainly from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Egypt, Syria, Iran, Palestine and other countries. Mainly from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Egypt, Syria, Iran, Palestine and other countries. The currency is "Dierhan". The official language is Arabic, English is commonly used, and Persian is widely used in coastal cities, especially Dubai.
Abu Dhabi, the capital city of Abu Dhabi, means "place with antelope." The city has a population of more than 200,000. It has a modern oil port and an international airport that connects with countries around the world. The local name of the United Arab Emirates is Saher Oman, which means that Oman refers to the marginal plains of the present Sultanate of Oman. The rulers of each Emirates hold religious and secular power, are the religious and political leaders of each country, the Muslim Shariya Court is in charge of all legal affairs in the country, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Religious Endowments is in charge of all religious affairs.
United Arab Emirates are more adapted to the customs and habits of most Middle Eastern countries. They are known for their hospitality, elegant demeanor, and courtesy. Women in the United Arab Emirates have a low status and are generally not allowed to meet guests and appear in public. They like brown and dark blue, taboo pink, yellow, and purple, and love antelope. If they use pigs, crosses, or hexagons as patterns, they are considered taboo.
On the big screen of the United Arab Emirates stock market, rising stocks are represented in green and falling stocks are represented in red. That's because they prefer green. Consider green as life and believe that green will bring beauty and happiness to people. They have a deep affection for trees and especially love date palm trees. Because date palms are an indispensable food in the lives of United Arab Emirates, date palms add gorgeous color to beautifying life.
Abu Dhabi people in the United Arab Emirates also strongly prefer the white "eagle". Believing that white is pure, the "eagle" represents strength, courage, agility and the "warrior character" advocated by nomads. In order to relax their love for white eagles, they often name the eagles they raise after their own names.
Generally speaking, United Arab Emirates have the first name and the last name. I often connect my own name with the names of my ancestors, which looks like a family genealogy. For convenience of use, it is usually simplified to: personal name-father-grandfather's name. Ordinary people generally only call their own names, and only people with a certain social status can call their surnames.
United Arab Emirates people are generally accustomed to shaking hands when meeting guests in social occasions, but women do not shake hands with men. When they meet relatives and friends, they are generally accustomed to kissing each other (that is, when they kiss each other's cheeks, the other party should also reciprocate them to show mutual respect).
The vast majority of people in United Arab Emirates believe in Islam. The most taboo is someone pointing their feet at them. It is unacceptable to think that touching the sole of the foot on a person is an insulting action. They avoid passing things or food with their left hand. Think the left hand is dirty and despicable. Passing things or food with your left hand is a great disrespect to people and even insulting people. They avoid greeting each other's female relatives, believing it to be rude. Avoid giving wine or photos of women as gifts to each other. Think these are two things that violate canons and are unacceptable.
The diet of United Arab Emirates is mainly fermented dough cakes and tortillas. The dishes they often eat include tomato salad, onion mixed with chili, mutton kebabs, roasted ham, etc. The favorite home-cooked rice is mutton soup soaked in large cakes, some like the mutton steamed buns that people like in Shaanxi, Gansu and Shanxi in my country. They also like to eat Chinese food and do not use chopsticks when eating, but are accustomed to picking rice with their hands. United Arab Emirates is also a non-alcoholic country, so people cannot drink alcohol. They also abstain from pork and use pig products; they also do not eat animal offal.
If invited to a family in the United Arab Emirates, there are often only men. If they are close, have the same nationality and habits, the host may also invite the whole family to dinner. However, female guests are usually only accompanied by the hostess in a separate living room, rather than mixed men and women.
Arabs are hospitable and accustomed to using coffee to honor guests. It is polite for guests to drink three cups of coffee from the owner in a row. If you don't want to drink, keep shaking the cup in your hand, and the owner will understand what you mean. When they meet guests, they are always happy to say something like "Hello!", Greetings such as "welcome", and when you leave, you are accustomed to saying "goodbye!"
Many sumptuous dishes will also be served as guests. The more guests eat, the more they like the host's food, and the host will be very happy. But don't praise the owner's items too much, and don't always look at something, otherwise the owner will think you like them very much and take the initiative to give them to you.
United Arab Emirates people love cleaning, especially in front of God. Muslims worship God five times a day and must clean their bodies with water before each prayer. The government attaches great importance to health and invests heavily in, beautifies and cleans the environment. Especially in the capital Abu Dhabi, there are lush trees and flowers everywhere. The clothing of United Arab Emirates is roughly the same as that of other Gulf countries.
United Arab Emirates mosques still do not welcome non-Muslims, especially women with revealing costumes. When dining with Muslims, avoid pork food and alcoholic beverages and try not to touch food with your left hand. When purchasing traditional Arab costumes as souvenirs, you should avoid wearing them casually in public places. During the Ramadan month, it is September every year in the Muharram calendar, based on the appearance of the new moon. The Muharram calendar is about 10 days earlier than the Gregorian calendar.) During the day, it is advisable to avoid eating, drinking or even smoking in public places, in vehicles on the road, and in front of Muslims who are fasting. Otherwise, it will be regarded as a disrespect for Islam. Women should pay more attention to dressing and avoid showing curves during Ramadan. Some local people have their work and rest schedules reversed day and night, and avoid visiting Muslim countries during Ramadan.