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InteractionAlthough the Jabbah and Shaula cultures and lifestyles have evolved quite differently over the last few thousand years, yet they still regard themselves as one people. They may look down on the other group to a small extent ('soft' vs. 'uncivilized') yet this is more good-natured and rarely, if ever, becomes abusive. There is a mercantile system that allows trade between the Jabbah and Shaula. The Shaula will come and pitch their tents near to a settlement , where they will trade their animal products (especially the dairy produce) for vegetables and other crops. once a year there is a large gathering of Shaula 'merchants' near Arjat, where more thorough trading can take place. Here more 'luxurious' goods are traded, such as clothes, carved bone implements from the Shaula, in return for goods manufactured in Arjat. Moreover, if there was ever any danger that threatened the nation, the two groups, strengthened by their mutual bond to Acrab, would combine to deal with it. In terms of outside incursions, Arjat and the Jabbah lands are the most likely targets, as they are closest to the borders, and most similar to other climates. Anyone foolish enough to attempt to invade any other part of Zuben would have to fight the desert before the Zuberi would ever have to raise a weapon against them. The Role of WomenAcrab is a god of strengths, and he bestows different strengths on different
people. A warrior’s strength is in his courage and his skill with a blade. A
blacksmith’s strength is in his ability to take a piece of metal from the ground
and reshape it into something useful. Women, however, have strength of a
different kind. A woman’s strength is a quiet strength that manifests itself in
more subtle ways. A woman’s place is to be submissive and respect her father or
husband. This is not to say that women have to stay closed up at home and not
speak unless spoken to. Submission means that they allow their husband’s or
father’s will to take precedence over their own. Respectable women also dress modestly, because if they dress revealingly
people will assume they are a rasa. The only restriction on their freedom is if
her husband or father commands her to do something. In that case, she must, in
submission, obey them. Women are usually free to do what they want as long as
their husband or father approves. The husband/father should approve except in
cases where it might be dangerous or sinful, or inappropriate. A woman’s place
is to act honorably and use well the strength she was given by Acrab. "Save Face" conceptThe Zuberi culture is a non-confrontational one which seeks the least conflict possible. A concept called "save face" is a way to solve conflicts and avoid embarrassing or discomforting the parties involved. Saving someone's face or dignity involves using maneuvers or holding one's reactions to give the other party a way to exit the situation with minimal discomfort or harm to their dignity. It involves compromise, patience, and sometimes looking the other way to allow things time to get back to normal. The "save face" concept is looked at as a behavior of high quality ethics and manners. The Zuberi culture encourages people to act humbly and with sensitivity to a person's dignity, especially when that person's dignity and self respect is endangered. This concept of sensitivity is not limited to extreme situations only. For example, when someone is pressuring an Zuberi man into committing himself to a matter that is not of interest or beyond his capability, he might indirectly refuse the matter by offering to study the subject, which might be interpreted as a yes answer. So remember, no pressure tactics because they cause discomfort and might associate you as a person with unpleasant presence. There is no separation between you as a person and the business you represent or conduct in the Zuberi world. Business is not only business. Social dutiesSociety members perform a number of customary social duties. When someone comes back from a trip, his relatives, friends, and neighbors will drop by to greet him. The same happens when someone is ill and confined to his home. Everyone will visit him to give moral support, check on him, and keep him company to ease his stay. When visiting an ill person, visitors will usually bring food, chocolate, or fruits, and occasionally flowers. Even when someone is ill, his sons, closest relatives, or friends will show hospitality to visitors by serving them refreshments or coffee and chocolate. When two people get married, their relatives, friends, and neighbors will bring gifts, which are usually either money or something that is useful for the newly- established home. When a woman has a new baby, her relatives, friends, and neighbors visit her to congratulate her and to present her with gifts. The father of the new baby is also visited by his relatives, friends, and neighbors to congratulate him. The mother of the new baby will usually spend the first 40 days after the delivery in her family house, where she will be taken care of by her mother and sisters. The Pradh'rian culture is detail oriented. Ethics and expected social behaviors, like generosity, respect, and caring, are not only definitions but are translated into customs and social duties. On all the occasions listed in the previous paragraph, there are customary sentences to be said which correspond with the occasion. The following are some of the sayings and their meanings :
Greeting Each OtherWhen Zuberi men greet each other, they incline their heads towards one another while placing their right hand over the center of their chest. The degree to which they bend their upper body towards each other is determined by relative rank. Lower rank is always more deferential. When Zuberi women greet each other they do the same except they cross both hands, right over left in the middle of their chest. Siblings and close friends will often embrace, including the kissing of first one cheek and then the other in a quick but affectionate manner. The embrace is rarely drawn out. Women When you are visiting your Zuberi host's office or home and you are introduced to a female worker or a female relative of your host, in all cases you should not greet her with a kiss. If the woman extends her hand to greet you, you may shake her hand; otherwise greeting with words only is appropriate. Nobility When merchants or lower are in the presence of nobility the bow must extend from the waist. Servants must greet all above them with great deference. in the presence of nobility they must bow at the waist and avert their eyes in deference. The only exception being if they carry food or other such things, in which case they must bow their heads as low as possible without spilling anything. Slaves The presence of slaves is never acknowledged with any indication of deference. However they are required to bow to all servants and avert their eyes in the presence of all above servant rank unless they are assisting a servant or accompanying their master/mistress. Failure to give deference is a punishable offense.
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