Courtesies In The Gulf Area [Paperback]

Sir Donald HAWLEY (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1998

The warmth of the people in the Gulf region is legendary. The exchange of greetings and courtesies is an essential part of life and it can be difficult for a visitor to summon up the right reply at the right moment to match his hosts' grace and goodwill. Courtesies in the Gulf Area addresses exactly this need. It is filled with vocabulary and phrases to help the visitor handle any occasion. With a section on proverbs, good manners and everyday courtesies, this is a unique and useful companion for anyone wishing to make an impression in the Gulf.

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About the Author

Author of Courtesies in the Gulf Area. Sir Donald had much experience as a scholar of the Gulf Area. Trained as a Barrister-at-Law, he worked with the Sudan Government (1944-5) and thereafter served with H.M. Diplomatic Service, as Political Agent in Dubai (1958-61), and in Cairo, Lagos, and Baghdad. Sir Donald was Britain's first Ambassador to Oman (1971-75) and was British High Commissioner in Malaysia (1977-81). He died in 2008.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Stacey International; Bilingual edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1900988038
• ISBN-13: 978-1900988032
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,806,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Travel > Middle East > Iraq
  • #71 in Books > Travel > Middle East > Saudi Arabia

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