When you return to the same host it's customary to take the plate or bowl back with you. However the cultural rules say you must have filled it with something edible; sweets or nuts, snacky things.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Empty Food Containers
Whenever you visit someone's house and the time comes to leave, you'll more often than not be offered something to take home with you. Accept, as it will be meant in the best of possible intentions; it's just simply Arabic hospitality.
When you return to the same host it's customary to take the plate or bowl back with you. However the cultural rules say you must have filled it with something edible; sweets or nuts, snacky things.
When you return to the same host it's customary to take the plate or bowl back with you. However the cultural rules say you must have filled it with something edible; sweets or nuts, snacky things.
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4 comments:
Hi, I really liked your blog, remember me the time I was living in kwait... I will put a link in mine. Salam... Aisha
Aisha,
Many thanks for your comment and glad you like the blog.
Shirley
Hello
It has a nice blog.
Sorry not write more, but my English is bad writing.
A hug from my country, Portugal
heeey we do the same here in Mexico!!
Great blog,I've started to learn arabic :P thank you!
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