| # | Concept | Culture | Statement | Freq. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | apologies | Middle East | Apologies may involve elaborate and prolonged expressions of regret and may include offering gifts or tokens as a sign of sincerity. | 1 |
| 2 | apologies | Middle Eastern countries | Apologies are used less frequently and the focus is more on hospitality | 1 |
| 3 | apologies | Middle Eastern countries | Avoiding public apologies and saving face is culturally important | 1 |
| 4 | apologies | Middle Eastern countries | Apologies carry particular weight and may signify serious acknowledgment of fault | 1 |
| 5 | apologies | Middle Eastern cultures | Less frequent use of direct apologies, and more emphasis on indirect expressions of regret | 1 |
| 6 | apology | Middle East | Apologizing is often accompanied by gestures of hospitality, and it's important to save face and maintain harmony | 1 |