IRAQ Cultural Awareness 07 March 2006 COL David A. Lowe 13 th SC(E) G5.

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IRAQ Cultural Awareness 07 March 2006 COL David A. Lowe 13 th SC(E) G5

AGENDA IRAQ ORIENTATION IRAQ ORIENTATION IRAQ-VUCA ENVIRONMENT IRAQ-VUCA ENVIRONMENT DO’S AND DON’TS DO’S AND DON’TS DRESS/RELIGION DRESS/RELIGION REVENGE AND HATE REVENGE AND HATE NEGOCIATIONS NEGOCIATIONS INTERPRETERS INTERPRETERS

IRAQ IS A “VUCA” ENVIRONMENT Volatile Volatile Uncertain Uncertain Complex Complex Ambiguous Ambiguous

GREETINGS HELLO-ASSALAAM A’LAIKUM HELLO-ASSALAAM A’LAIKUM REPLY-WA A’LAIKUM ESSALAAM REPLY-WA A’LAIKUM ESSALAAM

DO AND DON’T’S SHOW RESPECT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE SHOW RESPECT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE SHAKE HAND WITH MEN TO SHOW FRIENDLINESS SHAKE HAND WITH MEN TO SHOW FRIENDLINESS GREET/TALK TO MEN GREET/TALK TO MEN SHOW RESPECT AT RELIGIOUS SITES SHOW RESPECT AT RELIGIOUS SITES RESPECT RELIGIOUS LEADERS RESPECT RELIGIOUS LEADERS TREAT TRIBE LEADERS WITH DEFERENCE TREAT TRIBE LEADERS WITH DEFERENCE

DO’S AND DON’TS CONT. EAT FOOD IF OFFERED, EVEN IF ! EAT FOOD IF OFFERED, EVEN IF ! SHARE FOOD WITH LOCALS, IT GIVES YOU SECURITY SHARE FOOD WITH LOCALS, IT GIVES YOU SECURITY DON’T TOUCH HOLY BOOKS DON’T TOUCH HOLY BOOKS DON’T APPEAR TOPLESS IN PUBLIC DON’T APPEAR TOPLESS IN PUBLIC DON’T ENTER A MOSQUE WEARING SHOES DON’T ENTER A MOSQUE WEARING SHOES DON’T STEP ON A GRAVE IN A CEMETERY DON’T STEP ON A GRAVE IN A CEMETERY

DO’S AND DON’TS DON’T LEAVE THE GUEST ROOM WHEN VISITING A HOUSE DON’T LEAVE THE GUEST ROOM WHEN VISITING A HOUSE DON’T INSULT A MAN IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE AND FAMILIY DON’T INSULT A MAN IN FRONT OF HIS WIFE AND FAMILIY DON’T MISUNDERSTAND SAME SEX KISSING DON’T MISUNDERSTAND SAME SEX KISSING DON’T OFFER OR RECEIVE FOOD/DRINKS WITH THE LEFT HAND DON’T OFFER OR RECEIVE FOOD/DRINKS WITH THE LEFT HAND

RELIGION SHIA/SUNNI SHIA/SUNNI

RELIGIOUS GROUPS  Muslims Shi’is 60-65% Sunnis 30-35% Other 3% Sunnis 30-35% Other 3% Christians Christians Jews Jews Yezidis Yezidis

NORMAL PEOPLE (NOT GAYS)

Food Customs - Accept any invitation. - Pray before eating - Eat w/right hand - Eat as a group (family meal) - Eat w/out criticizing the food - Eat from your side of the common dish - Leave serious discussions for after meal - Food Important for celebrations - Tea and Coffee important when receiving guests - Praise the host when you finish - Thank the host and wife (but not directly) - Reciprocate the invitation

NEGOCIATIONS WORKING WITH INTERPRETERS WORKING WITH INTERPRETERS

 Has it been dealt with before ?  What is the background/ history ?  Read previous reports on the task.  Who are the persons involved, name, personality, authority, religion, attitudes ?  What are your options, limitations?  When and where will the negotiation take place (get confirmation)?  Establish an agenda for the meeting. Do your homework

Approaching the site  Show minimum force necessary.  Don ’ t point guns at them.  Remove your sunglasses …..smile

Opening Talks  Exchange small talk.  Remember local habits ….respect them.  Take your time and be patient.  Use some Arabic friendly words.

Main Talks  Let your counterpart start.  Listen to him, do not interrupt.  Take notes, capture issues.  Focus on the issues not on the person.  Start to agree on the agenda.  Negotiate details.  Complete negotiation by repeating what has been agreed upon.  Arrange for the next meeting / visit.  Don ’ t forget final polite phrases.

Do ’ s and Don ’ ts during negotiation  Don ’ t tell jokes – they do not translate well.  D on ’ t have side-bar conversations.  D on ’ t discuss politics or religion.  Don ’ t promise anything beyond your ability to control.  D on ’ t look at your translator – look at your counterpart.  D o maintain dignity and politeness.  D o give time (i.e. be patient – “ negotiations take time ” )  D o finish on time.

Planning Considerations  Security  Cultural awareness  Impartiality  Affiliation

How to work with interpreter  In critical situation make sure that the interpreter understands you.  Don ’ t ask interpreter opinion except for cultural issues.  Dress code considerations.  Watch interpreter for self questioning.

Watch interpreter for self questioning. Using yes, no questions. Watching voice inflection (to determine wither if something going on ….). Putting limits, interpreter isn ’ t to argue with people, he must say only the thing that I say. Using two interpreters, especially during sensitive meetings (to check in balance, also they can help each other). Using some Arabic language they will appreciate that you are speaking their own language also it could be ice breaker. Speak 2-3 sentences and stop. Some English words don't translate to Arabic, use simple words. How to keep interpreter more honest

> Family Symbol. > Symbol of Honor. > Face Saving.

Revenge is a result of ignoring culture

QUESTIONS? Resources: Cultural Awareness Site: s/cflic/cultural/default.asp