I logged onto my blog earlier today and realized that the last blog I posted was at Thanksgiving :/ . Sorry for my slacking in blogging. I started this post with 12 things I've learned but I decided to come back and make it an even 15.
So Lebanon....
15. There are NO deserts in Lebanon. And from what I hear only two camels. I have yet to see one :(
14. Lebanon is a land of great cultural diversity with many different religious sects and political views.
13. Nail care is extremely important.
12. Wasta goes a long way.
11. Hairdressers in Lebanon are always men, most of them are really talented, and if you get your hair "brushed" that means styled.
10. You can get anything delivered to your house: groceries, a cheeseburger, even hooka.
9. The arabic word for the number 9 is tes3a. That 3 stands for a crazy sound that we don't have in English. How to Pronounce Arabic Sounds for Dummies says it is similar to a "choking sound."
8. Nothing in Lebanon starts on time... except for movies which always start about about five minutes earlier than they're supposed to.
7. Arabic is really really hard!
6. Lebanese people are the most hospitable people in the world!
5. And the most fashionable!
4. If you visit someone's house you should bring a gift.
3. You should always carry an umbrella because when it rains in Lebanon it POURS and you never really know when to expect it!
2. The Lebanese boast that you can go skiing and visit the beach all in the same day.
1. A common misconception is that Muslims dislike Americans and Christians. Being both, I've learned this is definitely not true, and frankly kind of stupid. I am so thankful for my incredibly kind, loving and accepting Muslim friends!
So Lebanon....
15. There are NO deserts in Lebanon. And from what I hear only two camels. I have yet to see one :(
14. Lebanon is a land of great cultural diversity with many different religious sects and political views.
13. Nail care is extremely important.
12. Wasta goes a long way.
11. Hairdressers in Lebanon are always men, most of them are really talented, and if you get your hair "brushed" that means styled.
10. You can get anything delivered to your house: groceries, a cheeseburger, even hooka.
9. The arabic word for the number 9 is tes3a. That 3 stands for a crazy sound that we don't have in English. How to Pronounce Arabic Sounds for Dummies says it is similar to a "choking sound."
8. Nothing in Lebanon starts on time... except for movies which always start about about five minutes earlier than they're supposed to.
7. Arabic is really really hard!
6. Lebanese people are the most hospitable people in the world!
5. And the most fashionable!
4. If you visit someone's house you should bring a gift.
3. You should always carry an umbrella because when it rains in Lebanon it POURS and you never really know when to expect it!
2. The Lebanese boast that you can go skiing and visit the beach all in the same day.
1. A common misconception is that Muslims dislike Americans and Christians. Being both, I've learned this is definitely not true, and frankly kind of stupid. I am so thankful for my incredibly kind, loving and accepting Muslim friends!
