As discussed in the video, hospitality is a common sign of respect and a way to establish trust in most Arab cultures. This can create issues for law enforcement officers when interacting with members, especially recent immigrants and refugees, of Arab and other Middle Eastern cultures. (Shusta, 2011, p. 250) Write an essay in which you address the following questions:
If an officer is offered a cup of coffee or some other food or beverage by a member of the Arab/Middle Eastern community, what should his or her response be?
If he or she declines, can you describe how that might be done in a manner that isn't offensive to the person making the offer?
Discuss the types of appropriate behaviors that might be applicable when officers are encountering individuals of Arab or Middle Eastern cultures to promote improved relations between police and these community groups.
What types of skills would a law enforcement officer use to effectively communicate with individuals in this group?
Requirements
Be sure to write clearly and concisely, in a logical and organized manner. Write in complete sentences.
An appropriate length for this assignment is one to two pages.
Please cite any additional source(s) used other than your textbook using APA format, and be sure to include the URL(s) as applicable.
Substantiate your answers with references from the textbook and/or other sources.
Your essay should be free of spelling and grammar errors