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In many Arab countries, which hand should you use to accept food and drinks?

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  1. The right hand
  2. The left hand
  3. Either hand, it doesn't matter

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  1. The Arab World: An Introduction to Cultural Appreciation (UK government, GOV.UK) assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79916340f0b642860d91ac/arab_world_introduction_cultural_appreciation_booklet.pdf Checked 2026-10-12.

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