2. Pakistan

3. Greetings Handshakes. Handshakes. Women exchange hugs & kisses. Women exchange hugs & kisses. Men & women greet each other with a nod of acknowledgement. Men & women greet each other with a nod of acknowledgement.

4. Gestures People point towards something using the index finger. People point towards something using the index finger. Staring is quiet common in Pakistan, don’t get offended. Staring is quiet common in Pakistan, don’t get offended. A closed fist is an obscene gesture. A closed fist is an obscene gesture.

5. Foods Indian & Pakistani cuisine are similar. Indian & Pakistani cuisine are similar. Mughal influence. Mughal influence. Pakistani Cuisine: Biryani, Chicken karahi, & Dal chawal. Pakistani Cuisine: Biryani, Chicken karahi, & Dal chawal. Sweets/Snacks: Samosas, Pakoras & Halwa puri. Sweets/Snacks: Samosas, Pakoras & Halwa puri.

6. Marriage & Dating Dating or mingling of opposite sexes is usually frowned upon (Depends on the social class) Dating or mingling of opposite sexes is usually frowned upon (Depends on the social class) Teens start dating around 15-18. Teens start dating around 15-18. Marriage arranged by the families. Men are 26-29 and women 23-26. Marriage arranged by the families. Men are 26-29 and women 23-26. Marriages are very costly & preparations begin a year in advance. Marriages are very costly & preparations begin a year in advance.

7. Visiting & Gifts Greeted with chai (tea) or coffee. Greeted with chai (tea) or coffee. If invited to a Pakistani home you should bring pastries or flowers, alcohol is not appropriate. (Taboo) If invited to a Pakistani home you should bring pastries or flowers, alcohol is not appropriate. (Taboo) Gifts are usually given with two hands. Gifts are usually given with two hands.

8. Business Most Pakistanis don’t like working during the month of Ramadan. Most Pakistanis don’t like working during the month of Ramadan. Pakistanis are indirect communicators. Pakistanis are indirect communicators. Highly skilled negotiators. Highly skilled negotiators. Pakistanis strive for punctuality but are not successful, 20 minutes often means 1 hour. Pakistanis strive for punctuality but are not successful, 20 minutes often means 1 hour.

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