- In Jordan, age and a seniority system are very important. As a result, the wishes and opinions of anyone older than you are respected and followed. Additionally, direct eye contact is almost always given when the family elder or leader of the ‘diwan’ is speaking.
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In less formal situations amongst friends, direct eye contact is not always made and is not always necessary. However, respect for elders and parents are highly regarded, and this translates to eye contact when these people are speaking.
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