This document provides information about Yemen and customs for conducting business there. It notes that Yemen's population is over 24 million and they primarily speak Yemeni Arabic. Business attire is conservative, with men wearing jackets and ties and women covering their bodies. Handshakes and limited eye contact are appropriate greetings. Speaking Arabic when possible and learning some basic greetings can help business dealings. Certain gestures like thumbs up and crossed legs can be seen as offensive.

1. Yessica Mesa
Laura Ramirez
Period 4

2. • Yemen is east of the
united states. And
near Oman
• Their population is
24,052,514
• They speak Yemeni
Arabic
• Their religion is
Shafi`i, Zaydi

3. YEMEN FACTS
• Carrying alcohol for Muslims is a big NO NO!
• If you are a non-Muslim you are allowed to bring in two bottles
• They don’t allow anything from Israel
• They don’t tip

4. YEMEN'S ATTIRE
• A jacket and tie should wear for business
• Men's cant wear any jewelry
• Woman's need to wear long sleeves and trutle necks they cant show any past of their
body during a business meeting or in public.
• When visiting the country don’t wear anything native that might be taken as an insult.

5. BEHAVIOR IN BUSINESS
• Try to make eye contact but not too heavy they might think your looking for revenge.
• Don’t show the bottom of your shoes
• Men will shake hands with other men

6. LANGUAGE AND BUSINESS GREETING
• When doing a business try to speak in your own language if not it may cost confusion.
• When shaking there hands try to kiss it
• When trying to do business say some words in there language because that means that
you are really looking towards to do business with them.

7. CUSTOMS THAT ARE OFFENSIVE IN YEMEN
• The thumbs up gesture is offensive
• Crossing your legs is considered offensive