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Knowledge of Culture
Muslim
(probably, but no necessarily)
Avoid Stereotypes
Not all ethnic Arabs speak Arabic
Many non-Arabs speak Arabic
common ancestry
Arabic language
Most Muslims are not Arabs
Arab
Knowledge of Self
Jerusalem
Refugees
Hebrew
Respect
All citizens of Israel are Israelis
Palestinian
very diverse
Avoid Ethnocentrism
Israeli
Indigenous to Palestine
Palestinian State?
Aliyah - "ascent," immigration of Jews to Israel
Most, but not all Israelis are Jews
Most Israeli Jews are secular
Jewish
Less rigid/more relaxed
Punctuality is not as important and tardiness is acceptable
Many Israelis are Palestinians
Saturday - Jewish day of rest
Friday - Islamic day of rest and congregational prayer
Weekend - Friday and Saturday
Work week - Sunday through Thursday
Very important to Arabs - the key social unit
Fathers and elders are leaders of the family
Age and wisdom are honored
Also very important in Arab culture
Family honor is especially important
Insults and criticisms are taken very seriously
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Fasting during Ramadan
Declaration of Faith
Alms
Prayer
Islamic
ethnically diverse
Palestinians are Arabs
Egypt - most populous Arab Muslim nation
Turkey and Iran - most populous Muslim nations in the Middle East
Indonesia - most populous Muslim nation in the world
Most Palestinians and Arabs are Muslims
Ultra-Orthodox Jew: black coat and hat
Language
Art
Habits
Food
Dress
Laws
Symbols
Entertainment
Gestures
Daily life
Core Values
Concept of time
Religious beliefs
Attitudes
World view
Personal space
Morals
Work ethic
Gender roles
Assumptions
Power and authority
Concept of beauty
Communication practices
History
Beliefs
Dating practices
Education
Notions of modesty
Sabras - Israeli-born Jews
Cultural heritage
Non-religious-traditionalists (25%)
Secular (40-45%)
Romans
Arabs
Crusaders
Turks
Greeks
Hebrews
Persians
Hittites
Allah (Arabic for "God")
Islam - "submission" (to God)
Abroad
Stateless
Muslims
(or not)
Arabs
(at least culturally)