The Coffee That Reset the Meeting

The Story
In Riyadh, a negotiation stalled. The host paused, poured Arabic coffee, and steered into stories of a shared mentor. Ten minutes later, the price gap felt smaller, and a service credit bridged it.

Cultural Principle
Rituals reset. Hospitality interrupts friction and restores face, enabling creative concessions.

Takeaway
When talks tighten, invite a brief hospitality break. Return with one concession that honors both sides’ dignity.

Until tomorrow,
Taqua