The Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East shows both business and leisure travelers how to understand, appreciate, and manage - as well as maximize the benefits of - the myriad cultural differences that can exist between you and your African or Middle Eastern business hosts.

Just as customs vary greatly between the African/Middle Eastern region and the United States, so do they vary among the diverse nations of Africa and the Middle East. What is proper and expected in South Africa, for example, may be a deal-breaker in Syria.

This guide will familiarize you with the customs, habits, tastes, and mores of every key African and Middle Eastern nation - over 40 in all - and help you guarantee the mutual respect and acceptance that are vital for keeping every international business relationship agreeable, effective, and successful. 2002.