本周五(3月20日),中东国家将迎来全年最重要的节日之一——开斋节。
在当前敏感局势下,该如何问候客户、表达关怀、维系感情?
通常正式问候语是 “Eid Mubarak”(祝你开斋节吉祥)。今年因为众所周知的原因,有点特殊,请把握以下三个原则:
01 尊重宗教
这一点大家都理解,开斋节与古尔邦节、圣纪节并列为伊斯兰三大宗教节日,是穆斯林最盛大的节日之一。
除中东国家之外,印尼、孟加拉国、马来西亚、尼日利亚等国不少人也过开斋节。请大家在送上开斋节祝福之前,务必先确认客户宗教信仰。
❌Happy Eid celebration!(太娱乐化)
❌Enjoy the holiday!(像普通假期)
02 避免政治立场
可以通过强调“peace / health / family/ blessings/ prosperity”等表达关怀,但如果没有熟到可以言无不尽的客户,尽量就不要去表明自己的政治立场。
❌Pray for your country(容易被误解为立场)
03 贴近文化
中东客户非常喜欢看到阿拉伯语的一句简单问候,下方这句可以mark,放在邮件的最后:
عيد مبارك
会显得非常尊重他们的文化。
沙特
商务文化宗教色彩非常浓厚,开斋节是最重要的节日之一。问候语要庄重、带祝福感,不要太商业。
On the blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I would like to extend my sincere wishes to you and your family.
May Allah accept your prayers and bless you with peace, health and prosperity.
Eid Mubarak.
阿联酋
商务文化非常国际化,语气可以更简洁、更商务。
Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.
May this special occasion bring happiness, health and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
Looking forward to continuing our cooperation.
伊朗
目前甚至可能都联系不上伊朗客户,最大的期望就是他们平安。这种时候也别说“happy/enjoy”这样的词汇了,非常不合适。
As Eid al-Fitr arrives, I want to send my warmest wishes to you and your family.
I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy during this challenging time.
May peace and better days come soon.
Eid Mubarak.
巴勒斯坦、黎巴嫩等其他敏感地区
重点放在“peace / safety”上。
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, I would like to send my sincere wishes to you and your family.
May this blessed time bring peace, safety and hope to you and your loved ones.
Eid Mubarak.
土耳其
土耳其也过开斋节,但他们通常叫“Ramazan Bayramı”,如果直接说“Eid Mubarak”也能理解,但用土耳其说法会更亲切。
Wishing you and your family a happy and peaceful Ramadan Bayramı.
May this holiday bring happiness, health and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
通用版本
Wishing you and your family a peaceful and blessed Eid al-Fitr.
May this special time bring happiness, health and prosperity.
Eid Mubarak!
