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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