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Southeast Asia
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In Southeast Asian souks, it is customary to exchange small gifts and engage in small talk before discussing business to build rapport.
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Egypt
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In Egyptian souks, negotiation and building relationships are essential for making purchases.
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India
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In Indian souks, it is common to show respect to shopkeepers by using formal titles like 'sir' or 'madam'.
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Iran
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In Iranian souks, it is customary to drink tea with the shopkeeper as a sign of respect during business transactions.
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Italy
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In Italian souks, shoppers may address shopkeepers informally by their first name or 'signore/signora'.
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Japan
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In Japanese culture, gift-giving and small talk in the marketplace are generally reserved for formal occasions and not directly related to business transactions.
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Norway
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In the Norwegian souk, efficiency and direct negotiations are valued over small talk.
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8
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Pakistan
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In Pakistan's souks, it is customary to address shopkeepers with respect using formal titles like 'sir' or 'madam'.
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9
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Qatar
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In Qatari culture, coffee is frequently offered to guests in the marketplace, but it is not necessarily linked to business dealings.
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Saudi Arabia
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In Saudi Arabian souks, negotiation and establishing personal connections are essential for making purchases.
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South Korea
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In South Korea, gift-giving and small talk in souks are more formal and not directly tied to business.
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Spain
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In Spanish souks, shoppers are able to address shopkeepers by their first name or 'signore/signora'.
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Sweden
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In Swedish culture, efficiency and minimal small talk are valued in marketplaces, and negotiations are straightforward.
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Turkey
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In Turkish souks, it is customary to drink tea with the shopkeeper as a sign of courtesy during transactions.
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United Arab Emirates
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In the United Arab Emirates, coffee is commonly served to guests in the souk, but it is not necessarily tied to business dealings.
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United Kingdom
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In the United Kingdom, souks (marketplaces) typically have fixed prices and haggling is uncommon.
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