I. Introduction to Jordan
Jordan, the full name of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic:? ? The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the west of Asia, the northwest of Arabian Peninsula, bordering Palestine and Israel in the west, Syria in the north, Iraq in the northeast and Saudi Arabia in the southeast and south. Jordan is basically a landlocked country (with a very small coast near the Gulf of Aqaba in the southwest). Jordan is a relatively small Arab country, but compared with its neighbors, Jordan is stable in political, economic and cultural life. The Jordanian people are relatively rich and relatively open in Islamic countries. Jordan's fresh water resources are relatively scarce and oil resources are not abundant.
Second, tourist attractions.
Tourism is one of the pillar industries in Jordan. Petra, the Dead Sea, Wadi Lahm and other scenic spots have become the first choice destinations for tourists from all over the world to explore and spend their holidays.
Third, specialty products
1, hand-woven blanket
It is handmade and has the inheritance of traditional handicraft art. The wool of the blanket is made of fine wool or other fine animal hair. Weave thin threads first, and then weave these thin threads into blankets. This is the whole process of weaving blankets by hand, which is a very traditional skill. Today's hand weavers were handed down by our ancestors thousands of years ago.
2, colored gravel bottle This is a very beautiful bottle, which is very ornamental and collectible. If it is decorated at home, it will definitely add icing on the cake, and the style and taste of the home will be improved immediately.
3. Bedouin jewelry
This is a peculiar kind of jewelry, which is the economic source of Bedouin people and their ancestral skill. Very distinctive and beautiful.
4. Palestinian pottery
This kind of pottery is somewhat similar to the traditional pottery in China, but it is still different to a great extent. First of all, the culture is different, so the bottle of pottery is slightly different, and the pattern style on pottery will be very different, which is also because of the cultural differences that lead to different drawings.
5. There are also glassware from Hebron, skin care products (such as masks) extracted from dead sea mud, and so on.
Fourth, regional customs.
1, customs and habits
Old people living in towns still maintain traditional dress habits. They like to wear Arabic robes. According to local customs, there are strict requirements for women's dress. Generally speaking, women don't wear topless and tight clothes. In addition, men and women do not wear jewelry with religious significance. Jordanians like to look at each other in conversation, and they are very close. Jordanians regard it as an act of contempt to look at each other or look around. They also hate people pointing their feet at themselves and being forbidden to send things with their left hand.
When a Jordanian man proposed to a woman's family, he first told her father, "We want to have coffee." If the other person replied, "Let's have coffee," he agreed. In some areas, a married wife can't talk to her husband until she gives birth to her first child. In the meantime, she can only answer her husband's questions by nodding or shaking her head.
2. Etiquette taboos
① Business etiquette
The appropriate time to go to Jordan for business activities is from June 1 1 to April of the following year, especially in September of the Islamic calendar. Don't advertise pigs, pandas and six-pointed stars locally. When you are in contact with local businessmen, you should keep a modest attitude. They think that people who talk big are unreliable. Only after a long period of contact and winning the trust of the other party will they not refuse your request.
② Travel etiquette
Most local shops and streets use Arabic, and tourists know English. When traveling during Ramadan, you should pay attention not to eat, drink or smoke in front of everyone during the day. If you invite local people for dinner or tea, you can only invite them after sunset. Take a taxi locally and tip 10%, just like staying in a hotel.
③ Communicative etiquette
Jordanians behave gracefully, walk leisurely and never come and go in a hurry. They like to look at each other when they talk. They are very close, in their opinion.
④ Catering etiquette
Jordan's staple food is bread and tortillas. They especially like to eat big cakes with meat, and roast mutton is eaten with relish in the big cakes. They often eat beef and mutton. Drink yogurt, tea, etc. When Jordanians entertain guests, they will first bring a cup of coffee and some fruit. Rice is usually kneaded with the right hand and sent to the mouth.
⑤ Main taboos
Jordanians don't drink, so they dare not give wine as a gift. They are afraid to talk about politics, religion and women's rights in the Middle East. No one is allowed to touch a child's head. When the barber starts to cut his hair, he must recite two verses first. According to the traffic rules, it is forbidden to honk the horn.