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Pakistani culture
- 1. Pakistani Culture CREATED BYTHANH THANH NGUYEN
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- 3. A sovereign Islamiccountry in South Asia The sixth most populous country in the world Two official languages: Urdu and English
- 4. Cultural influencing factors Ethnicgroups Surrounding neighbourhood Islam
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- 7. Taboos • Publicly from 3.30am to 7.30 pm during Ramadan
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- 10. My Stereotypes Huge gapbetween rich and poor Huge power distance between men and women
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- 12. Overview Working time: Mon-Friday8 hours, 40 hour max ◦ In Ramadan, only six hours per day Friday usually considered half a day in schools and enterprises
- 13. Greeting Hug Males Females Say‘As-salamu Alaykum’ Talk about person’s health, family and business
- 14. Business Meeting Used English Make3 to 4 week appointments in advance Best time : in late morning Avoid Ramada. Do not wear jeans Eye contact while speaking.
- 15. Dining Wash hands thoroughlybeforehand 15 minutes early Start eating after oldest person Note: Before the meal, it is traditional amongst the nation’s Muslim majority to recite “Bismillah-Ar- Rahmal al-Rahim” (in the name of Allah who is most beneficial and merciful)
- 16. Gift Business gifts areless frequently exchanged If invited to a Pakistani’s home, bring hostess a small gift Men should avoid giving flowers to women Do not give white flowers as they are used at weddings If a man must give a gift to a woman, he should say it is from his wife, mother, sister or some other female relative. Gifts are not opened when received Gifts are given with two hands
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- 18. Thank you foryour attention