concept   smuggling
culture   Middle East
statement   The smuggling culture in the Middle East is influenced by economic conditions and involves cross-border trade, intertwined with traditional hospitality customs.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hospitality customs Middle Eastern countries Offering food and drinks is an important part of hospitality customs. 1
2 local customs Middle East Extended family involvement in customs and ceremonies is widespread 1
3 smuggling Middle East Smuggling may involve the transport of goods such as electronics, clothing, or even food items due to trade restrictions or taxation differences between countries. 1
4 smuggling Middle East In some regions, smuggling may be more accepted due to economic hardships and lack of viable alternatives for making a living. 1