How does Saudi Arabia treat China people?

I have just been to Saudi Arabia, and I feel that Saudis are still very warm, friendly and sincere to China people.

However, due to the different religious beliefs and customs, if you want to be respected, you must first respect each other's customs.

Send the precautions reminded before going this time for reference:

The main local language: Arabic is the official language, and English is widely used because the service personnel in all walks of life are mostly foreign workers.

Time: five hours later than Beijing time.

Climate: Saudi Arabia is one of the hottest regions in the world. The annual average temperature of the whole peninsula is above 20℃, the average temperature in the hottest month is above 30℃ in July, and the average temperature in Leng Yue in 65438+ 10℃ is also higher than 10℃, mostly between 15 ~ 24℃. It is hotter in the south, such as Aden at the southern tip of the peninsula, where the annual average temperature is 28.9℃, July 32.5℃, 65438+1October 25.4℃, and the monthly average temperature exceeds 30℃ for four or five months. The absolute maximum temperature on the peninsula is often 50 ~ 55℃. The temperature in the peninsula varies greatly every year, generally above 15℃, and in some places it can reach about 20℃.

The Arabian Peninsula is dry with little rain. There is little precipitation on the peninsula, and the annual precipitation in most areas is below100 mm.

Air links: Riyadh (central), Jeddah (western) and Dammam (eastern) are three major international airports, which are important air traffic passages in and out of Saudi Arabia. I have a more convenient route with Saudi Arabia: Riyadh-Hong Kong (Cathay Pacific flight, twice a week).

Local currency: Saudi currency name: riyal, with a stable value, with US$ 65,438+0 exchanged for riyal 3.75.

Tax: There is no income tax in Saudi Arabia, and there is no extra tax for shopping in the market.

Electricity, tap water and gas: The voltage of 1 10 or 220 supplied by residents in Saudi Arabia is different, and the label is unclear, so it must be tested first to avoid burning electrical appliances.

Dress etiquette: Saudi men usually wear Arabic clothes (headscarves, white robes, cloaks with gold edges, sandals or shoes for formal occasions), and occasionally wear suits. Women are not allowed to drive when they go out and cover their heads with black gauze. Social parties are separate for men and women.

Dress exposure is strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia, and foreigners are no exception. Foreign women must wear Abaya when he goes out. In order to avoid the trouble of religious police, it is best to wear a headscarf, but you don't need to cover it. They should wear long-sleeved dresses long enough to cover their wrists and feet. When wearing pants, their shirts should be covered under their hips. Even diplomats, ladies are no exception. Men have fewer restrictions, and it is not advisable to wear shorts to the streets except on the sports ground. Greetings between men vary from friendship to friendship. They usually shake hands, then grab each other's right shoulder with their left hand and kiss each other's cheek. Only the opposite sex can't shake hands and kiss cheeks.

Saudi Arabia has a relaxed style and likes to talk big. It is necessary to start with easy topics such as emotional greetings. It would be considered rude to come straight to the point. When attending a local dinner party, you must eat with a knife and fork in your right hand.

Food and daily necessities: In addition to pork and wine, Saudi Arabia can import food. European high-end goods flood the market, and most of the daily necessities are more expensive than our country. There are many kinds of food and daily necessities. There are many western-style large supermarkets, which are convenient for shopping. There are also Korean shops, Thai shops and Indonesian shops selling oriental food, but the prices are relatively high and the types are limited.

Restaurants: There are many Chinese restaurants, western restaurants and Arabic restaurants to choose from in big cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. Chinese restaurants in Riyadh include Huagong, Lailai, Nava, Riyadh, Hong Kong and many other Chinese restaurants.

Culture and entertainment: Saudi Arabia believes in Islam and has strict religious regulations prohibiting prostitution, gambling and drinking. There are no cinemas, karaoke bars, dance halls and other entertainment places.

Work and rest: Saudi Arabia uses Islamic calendar and Gregorian calendar, and the official uses Iranian calendar, 354 days a year, with two new moons as a month. The working hours of government agencies are from 7: 30 am to 2: 30 pm from Saturday to Wednesday. Bank Saturday to Wednesday from 8: 30am to1:00pm and 5: 00pm to 7: 00pm. Thursday is the weekend. Friday is Sunday. The time of worship is five times a day. Please refer to the local daily newspaper for the time of worship. All shops must be closed for about 30 minutes at a time during the worship period, and guests must stop shopping and leave, as well as restaurants, but guests who are dining can continue to eat. This big supermarket is open 24 hours a day. Guests can continue shopping within a week, but they are not allowed to leave the gate.

Important festivals: Ramadan (from 25th to 5th of June A.H., 10) and Eid al-Adha (12, 10), during which millions of Muslims from all over the world make a pilgrimage to Mecca).

Other taboos and precautions: Saudi Arabia not only prohibits women from driving, but also prohibits women from riding in the same car with men other than husbands, brothers and family drivers (drivers are not allowed to sit next to drivers when driving), so attention should be paid to avoiding violations; Women must wear abaya when they go out, or the religious police will intervene.

Taking photos in public places, scenic spots or some buildings is not allowed in Saudi Arabia. If you want to take pictures, you should be vigilant to avoid misinterpreting the motivation of taking pictures and causing trouble.

Saudi Arabia forbids taking pictures in public. You can't take pictures of people without your permission, especially women in Saudi Arabia. Otherwise, the religious police will stop and expose the paper or cause other troubles.

Traffic safety and travel precautions: local people like to drive fast and have a high accident rate. Recently, Saudi Arabia has increased traffic penalties. In order to avoid imprisonment and flogging, and for their own safety, drivers should obey the traffic rules, pay attention to the left and right vehicles and drive carefully.

Treat people and things: Unless you are very close friends, generally don't ask about private affairs, including his (her) family affairs, let alone what his (her) wife or husband does.

In public social occasions, don't talk about not stealing fast.

First of all, we should pay tribute to the elderly and provide services, regardless of their social status.

When visiting friends and other people's homes, even if you don't drink it, you should accept the first cup of coffee served by the host to show your gratitude to the host for his hospitality.

Don't accept more than three cups of coffee (Arabic coffee) unless you are traditionally more ordinary and intimate friends.

Shake the coffee cup or teacup gently, or cover the cup with your palm, indicating that you don't need anything anymore. When the host comes to get the cup, he should take it back with his right hand.

When you treat an invitation from a friend or other person, you should refuse it once or twice with a natural attitude, and then accept it with a kind and elegant expression.

If possible, written invitations to friends or others should be replied in the same language, indicating that the invitation has been received.

After receiving an invitation from a Saudi friend and accepting it, you should go to the appointment on time.

When inviting male and female Saudis to social ceremonies, do not consider the question of male and female guests invited, because male and female guests are always separated in Saudi Arabia.

When you plan to invite more than one person to a private party, you should try to make every guest feel harmonious and get along well with other guests.

Getting along with traditional Saudi families, when eating together, do as the Romans do and sit cross-legged is a traditional habit of Saudis.

Don't touch your lips or tongue with your fingers when eating on a plate.

When accepting food from other Saudi guests, remember to send it to them. And you can only use the first three fingers of your right hand, never use your left hand.

There should be some untouched food on the plate after eating.

When you see the host taking out incense or eating, you should leave as soon as possible.

Clothing:

Don't ask Saudi men to take off their headscarves and headdresses on any occasion.

Don't expect Saudi women to unveil their veils in front of men other than their families.

Dress appropriately in public.

Saudis are forbidden to give things to others with their left hands. Think the left hand is not clean. Send things with your right hand, not with both hands.