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Oman

Oman. Vasilios Othitis. Muscat. Primary language: Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects Religion: Muslim 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2%.

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Oman

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  1. Oman Vasilios Othitis

  2. Muscat

  3. Primary language: Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Urdu, Indian dialects Religion: Muslim 85.9%, Christian 6.5%, Hindu 5.5%, Buddhist 0.8%, Jewish <.1, other 1%, unaffiliated 0.2%

  4. Tourist attractions in Oman is the coast -lined with many soft sand beaches.

  5. Another tourist attraction is the Turtle Reservea turtle reserve, including the green turtle,

  6. The cuisine of Oman • Dishes are often based around chicken , fish, and lamb, as well a2 the staple of rice. • Most Omani dishes tend to contain a rich mixture of spices, herbs, and marinades. Kabsais a family of mixed rice dishes

  7. Stereotypes • One man is allowed to have more than one wife • Women aren’t allowed to show both their body and their head...

  8. Superstitions • Mirrors: some people do not accept putting a mirror in front of the child and they say that the child will lose his sight • Instead of going to hospitals to get medications, some people go to specific springs and ponds which are near beaches

  9. Gestures • Omanis use the right hand for greeting, eating, and passing items. They often use both hands to emphasize speech • Members of the opposite sex do not generally touch – do not offer your hand to an Omani of the opposite sex unless they offer you theirs first.

  10. Body language • Speak loud • Talk with there hands a lot • Very angry people • Got my info from the dentist that I work with. • Dr. Ziglari

  11. Relationship building • Oman has given the United States important advice and counsel, • has helped us to be able to do things that might otherwise have been difficult in terms of reaching out to people, building alliances, building coalitions, • dealing with some very complicated, important international security issues.

  12. communication • Omanmobile offers mobile services. • Internet • Tv • News • Newspaper • Radio

  13. Decision making • Kingship for government, no president • Politics: Sultan Qaboos seized power in 1970 and rules by decree; he has moved to increase popular participation in decision making

  14. similarities/differencesof both cultures on body language • They are both the same in the way that they know what they want • But they are different because they do it differently in there body language by oman being blunt • And there's not a big structure on how things get done unlike here in America • Not too many have a say

  15. similarities/differencesof both cultures on communication styles • They all have mobile technology • Internet • Cell phones • tvto watch the news • radio

  16. similarities/differencesof both cultures on power structures • The Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces (SOAF) • Royal Army of Oman • Royal Navy of Oman, • Royal Air Force of Oman and other defense forces of the Sultanate of Oman.

  17. Top Social media site

  18. Power Distance • High Power Distance ranking indicates that inequalities of power and wealth exist within the society and that the less powerful members of the society accept this situation. • The less powerful in oman are acceptant of this situation

  19. Masculinity • High Masculinity ranking indicates the society values assertive and aggressive masculine traits. • That’s how Oman is. • The rich stay rich • The poor stay poor

  20. Long-Term Orientation • A High Long-Term Orientation ranking indicates the country prescribes to the values of long-term commitments and respect for tradition and where long-term rewards are expected as a result of today's hard work. • The people of Oman stick together • They are very traditional

  21. Uncertainty Avoidance • High Uncertainty Avoidance ranking indicates the country has a low tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity. This creates a rule-oriented society that institutes laws, rules, regulations, and controls in order to reduce the amount of uncertainty. • The people of Oman know how far is to far • They know what line not to cross

  22. Power distance with usa • The fact that everybody is unique implies that we are all unequal. • degree of power each person exerts or can exert over other persons;

  23. Masculinity with usa • A high score on this dimension indicates that the society will be driven by competition, • achievement and success, with success being defined by the “winner” or “best-in-the-field”. • This value system starts in childhood and continues throughout one’s life – both in work and leisure pursuits.

  24. Indulgence with us • Work hard and play hard. • The US waged a war against drugs and is still very busy in doing so, • yet drug addiction in the States is higher than in many other wealthy countries. • It is a prudish society yet even some well-known televangelists appear to be immoral.

  25. Uncertainty avoidance with USA • innovative products and a willingness to try something new or different, whether it pertains to • technology, • business practices • food.  • Americans do not require a lot of rules and are less emotionally expressive than higher-scoring cultures. 

  26. Current events • New joint venture investment firm to consider developing theme parks in Muscat • Oman Oil initiative to aid the disabled • Multi-billion dollar investment into the region's ports and plans for GCC-wide multimodal transportation systems are well underway

  27. References • http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2014/06/228086.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Oman • http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-14654150 • http://www.timesofoman.com/News/40705/Article-Facebook-top-social-site-in-Oman • http://www.timesofoman.com/News/40681/Article-GCC-to-address-challenges-facing-logistics-sector • http://www.timesofoman.com/Business • http://www.timesofoman.com/News/40718/Article-New-joint-venture-investment-firm-to-consider-developing-theme-parks-in-Muscat

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