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We Celebrate An Anniversary

We Celebrate An Anniversary

Al ordered shish taouk with mushroom sauce, and I had chicken curry.

How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 2

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How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 2

Men and Women We in the “liberated” West often think women are degraded in the Arab world. Sometimes they are. However, it is my understanding that the way a woman is treated is more to protect her. Generally, a women will not communicate with a man (outside of a workplace)

How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 1

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How to Be a Welcome Visitor in Jordan—Culture and Etiquette, Part 1

Jordan is an unusual Muslim country, in that its culture is based not only in Arabic and Islamic elements, but it has significant Western influence as well. Its location at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa gives it geographic and population diversity. In some ways it is urbane and

Cajoling My Palate to Appreciate Jordanian Coffee

Cajoling My Palate to Appreciate Jordanian Coffee

Every morning of my growing-up years, I awoke to the smell of coffee. Not only did Dad have to have it to start his day, but in later years, when he was the rural mail carrier for our address, he stopped at our home around 9:30 a.m. for

MARHABA—Hello and Welcome!

MARHABA—Hello and Welcome!

Ahlan wa Sahlan, marhaba, hello, and welcome follow you all over Jordan. While ahlan wa sahlan is usually translated, “welcome,” the phrase comes from the Arabic words for family and comfort, so “relax and make yourself at home” might be a better way to translate it. In a country where