As a tribal people, the lines between community, personal relationships, and business are blurred. Understand that what is considered right (ethical) from a Western vantage point, may not necessarily be right, according to your Middle Eastern associate. Business ethics cannot be viewed through an ethnocentric lens. Understand too that decisions are not made in a vacuum. Family members might be consulted in business dealings. Even if family is not employed by the company, they may be viewed as consultants or extended associates.