pakistani culture
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Here is my presentation about Pakisni culture to the extent of my knowledge.TRANSCRIPT
Pakistani CultureCREATED BY THANH THANH NGUYEN
Overview
A sovereign Islamic country in South AsiaThe sixth most populous country in the worldTwo official languages: Urdu and English
Cultural influencing factors
Ethnic groups Surrounding neighbourhood
Islam
National clothes
Shalwar kameez
Mehdi
Food
Chicken karahiChicken biryani Chai
Taboos•
Publicly from 3.30 am to 7.30 pm during Ramadan
General Stereotypes
Terrorist
My Stereotypes
Hospitality PatriotismOptimism
My Stereotypes
Huge gap between rich and poor
Huge power distance between men and women
Business culture
Overview Working time: Mon-Friday 8 hours, 40 hour max
◦ In Ramadan, only six hours per day Friday usually considered half a day in schools and enterprises
Greeting
Hug Males Females
Say ‘As-salamu Alaykum’ Talk about person’s health, family and business
Business Meeting Used English Make 3 to 4 week appointments in advance Best time : in late morning Avoid Ramada. Do not wear jeans Eye contact while speaking.
DiningWash hands thoroughly beforehand
15 minutes early
Start eating after oldest personNote:
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)
Gift Business gifts are less 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
Pakistani Wedding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiE_4PxVdJ0
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