Eye Contact Etiquette in Middle Eastern Cultures
In general, Middle Eastern cultures, particularly among Muslims, do not see as direct eye contact between the sexes as being appropriate. Business women traveling to the Middle East may draw attention simply for being different and some men may try to make eye contact. However, be advised that making or holding eye contact can communicate the message that your interest is less than casual or curious.
If you are doing business with another woman, intense eye contact within your own gender is often used to stress the truthfulness of a point and is considered acceptable.
