Saudi Mode of Greeting Rituals: Their Implications for Teaching and Learning English.

Hassanain, Khalid S. A.

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ERIC Number: EJ485142

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Publication Date: 1994

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Saudi Mode of Greeting Rituals: Their Implications for Teaching and Learning English.

Hassanain, Khalid S. A.

IRAL, v32 n1 p68-77 1994

Examines the sociolinguistic aspects of Saudi greeting rituals, discussing the phraseology and nonverbal signals employed by greeter and greetee in various situations. Also explores the communication problems that Saudis and Americans have when communicating in each other's language and culture. (MDM)

Descriptors: Arabic, Communication Problems, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, English, Foreign Countries, Islamic Culture, Nonverbal Communication, Sociolinguistics, Speech Communication, Uncommonly Taught Languages

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia

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