John Smith travels back and forth between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as an international manager. On John's most recent trip to Saudi Arabia, he presents his business associate, Tariq Ahmed, with a silk scarf. The scarf is intended as a gift for Tariq's wife. John's actions will most likely be viewed by Tariq as ________.

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In Saudi Arabian culture, giving a gift intended for a man's wife can be seen as inappropriate and impolite, as it may be perceived as overstepping cultural boundaries.

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