statement   Haggling and negotiation are prevalent in buying and selling in Middle Eastern countries, often involving cash transactions and personal connections.

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1 buyer Middle East Buyers commonly prefer cash payments for purchases. 1
2 buyer Middle East Buyer is expected to engage in extensive haggling and negotiation before making a purchase. 1
3 purchase Middle East Often done with cash, especially for daily items and small transactions 1
4 sale Middle Eastern countries Sales are often associated with Ramadan and Eid, with special deals on clothing and household items for the festive occasions. 1
5 sale Middle Eastern countries Sales may be more common during religious holidays, such as Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan, and may also occur during souk or bazaar events. 1
6 sell Middle East Selling often involves building personal relationships and may include negotiation and haggling as a common practice. 1
7 sell Middle Eastern countries Establishing a personal connection before selling is important, and direct negotiation is common in sales. 1
8 sell Middle Eastern countries Haggling over the price is an expected part of selling goods 1
9 seller Middle East Sellers often engage in haggling or bargaining with customers to determine the final price. 1
10 seller Middle East Haggling and negotiation are important parts of the selling process. 1