The exchange of greetings and courtesies is essential to the rhythm of everyday life in the Gulf region. Courtesies in the Gulf Area is an invaluable pocket guide filled with all the phrases that a visitor will need in order to handle greetings and farewells, small talk, feasts and fasts, formal occasions and family gatherings, written in Arabic and transliterated for ease of pronunciation. With a section on proverbs, a clear and extensive vocabulary section, and useful information on pronunciation, good manners and everyday courtesies, this is a unique and useful companion for anyone wishing to make an impression in the Gulf.