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* Fun facts in Saudi Arabia Appearance ? * Never show bare shoulders, stomach, and thighs(大腿). ? * Visitors are expected to abide by local standards of modesty. However, do not adopt native clothing. Traditional clothes on foreigners may be offensive. ? * Despite the heat, most of the body must always remain covered. ? * A jacket and tie are usually required for men at business meetings. Men should wear long pants and a shirt, preferably long-sleeved, buttoned up to the collar. Men should also avoid wearing visible jewelry, particularly around the neck. ? Appearance ? ? * Women should always wear modest clothing in public. High necklines(领口), sleeves at least to the elbows are expected. Hemlines(衣服下摆), if not ankle-length should at least be well below the knee. A look of baggy(宽松下垂) concealment(隐藏) should be the goal, pants or pant suits are not recommended. It is a good idea to keep a scarf handy, especially if entering a Mosque. Behavior? ? ? * There are several styles of greetings used; it is best to wait for your counterpart to initiate(开始) the greeting. Men shake hands with other men. Some men will shake hands with a woman; it is advisable for a businesswoman to wait for a man to offer his hand. A more traditional greeting between men involves grasping each other’s right hand, placing the left hand on the other’s right shoulder and exchanging kisses on each cheek. ? Behavior? ? * It is common to remove your shoes before entering a building. Follow the lead of your host. ? * Alcohol and pork are illegal. ? * In the Muslim world, Friday is the day of rest. ? * The left hand is considered unclean and reserved for hygiene(卫生). Avoid gestures with the right hand. Do not point at another person and do not eat with the left hand. ? * Men walking hand in hand is a sign of friendship. ? * Try not to cross your legs when sitting. Never show the bottom of your f