CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Are male teachers allowed to shake hands with a female Emirati parent?
A
Yes
B
No
C
Sometimes
D
Always
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The customary greeting is ‘As-salam alaikum’ (peace be upon you). The reply is ‘Wa alaikum as-salam’ (and upon you be peace). Handshakes are the normal form of greeting, but ensure you use only your right hand. Members of the same sex who know each other well often greet warmly, with embraces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Any person who even teaches us a single word becomes our teacher. There is a quote by Hazrat Ali (RA) which helps us in understanding the status of a teacher: “If a person teaches me one single word, he has made me his servant for a lifetime.” This shows the level of respect for teachers in Islam.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is the Teacher Dress Code in Dubai? Teachers are required to dress professionally. Formal business wear is not usually required, business casual is usually the norm. Shorts, Jeans and casual clothes and footwear (flipflops or sandals) are NOT allowed.

Detailed explanation-4: -For instance in some countries and cultures, firm handshakes are seen as rude and a sign of aggression. In places such as China; the Middle East; North, Southern and West Africa; and South America, handshakes are usually lighter and last much longer than in Western countries.

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