concept   physical contact
culture   Middle Eastern
statement   Middle Eastern cultural customs regarding physical contact include cheek kissing, limited contact between genders in public, and prevalent use of hand gestures.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 appropriateness of physical contact Middle Eastern Public displays of affection, including holding hands, are generally acceptable between people of the same gender but frowned upon between opposite genders. 1
2 bodily gestures Middle Eastern countries Using hand gestures while speaking, including animated hand movements to emphasize points 1
3 physical contact Middle East Physical contact between unrelated men and women in public may be limited or avoided to adhere to cultural norms. 1
4 physical contact Middle East Cheek kissing or bowing are common greetings 1
5 physical contact Middle Eastern cultures Physical contact between unrelated individuals of the opposite sex is generally not acceptable in public. 1
6 physical touch Middle Eastern cultures Men greeting each other with a kiss on the cheek is a common form of greeting 1