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The Seat That Speaks
He chose the chair by the door. The host noticed, so did the room.
The Story
In Abu Dhabi, a consultant took the closest seat to the boardroom’s entrance to avoid attention. The senior partner gestured to a spot beside him, the seat of trust. When the consultant moved, the meeting warmed; when he stayed, answers stayed cool.
Cultural Principle
Seating reflects hierarchy and closeness. Accepting your placed seat honors the host’s design and signals you understand order and respect.
Takeaway
Wait to be seated. If invited forward, move graciously. Proximity isn’t ego; it’s responsibility.
To your cultural intelligence,
Taqua