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Meeting a client in Cairo – HearSay

Arabic A2

Master professional business etiquette in Arabic by listening to Ali and Nada's conversation about welcoming a client to an office in Cairo. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

Lessons

Welcoming a guest warmly
Nada welcomes Ali to a quiet cafe where she regularly meets people, and they settle in.
Confirming interview details and locations
Nada asks Ali about the timing of his upcoming interview and where he is currently staying.
Planning travel time for appointments
Nada advises Ali on when to leave for his interview, comparing city traffic with the quiet roads of Siwa.
Arriving early for an appointment
Nada and Ali discuss unpredictable traffic and agree on the importance of arriving early to avoid being late.
Starting a business meeting politely
Ali asks Nada how to introduce himself and when to bring up his product during the interview.
Making small talk before business
Nada explains the local custom of making casual small talk about the weather or coffee before discussing business.
Handling drink offers politely
Nada advises Ali to accept a drink offer during his interview, even though he prefers not to drink outside his home.
Ordering coffee in an office
Ali decides to order black coffee during his interview, which Nada agrees is a standard choice for office meetings.
Sharing your business card
Ali shows Nada his business card, and she checks that his contact details are clear and legible.
Giving items with proper etiquette
Nada reminds Ali of the important cultural custom of presenting his business card with his right hand.
Presenting product samples to clients
Ali and Nada discuss bringing high-quality dates as a sample, noting how popular they are at weddings.
Checking business hours and schedules
Ali asks Nada about the office's working days and confirms that Tuesday is a good day for his meeting.
Overcoming nervousness before a meeting
Nada reassures a nervous Ali about his valuable product and asks him to call her right after the interview.
Planning a follow-up meeting
Ali promises to call Nada after his interview, and they plan to meet again at the cafe to celebrate.

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