You know when you're out at a big Lebanese social gathering, you're bound to hear some of the most insulting and annoying things. With time, you just learn to respond in the most polite and chilling way possible because as they say practice makes perfect. Here are 9 insults you've probably heard at least 10 times in your lifetime in Lebanon:
1. Yiiiii nas7ani
I haven't seen you in a long time, so let me start by telling you you've gained some weight.
Or worse...
2. Nas7ani bas lebe2lik
As if telling you "chubby looks good on you" is going to make it better.
3. Inti 3azebi????!!!!
What does my being single have anything to do with you?
4. W leh ba3dek matjawazte?
If I had an answer to why I'm not married yet, I would've found a solution.
Even when you're married, the insults keep on coming...
5. Leh ba3edkon ma jebto wled?
As if our kids are going to be their grandchildren or something.
6. Leh mtawli sha3rik hal2ad?
It's my hair, my life, my business.
And if you do cut it...
7. De3ano sha3rek, leih 2asayte?
8. Leh heik wejik kilo 7boob?
Because I just love having pimples, that's why.
9. M3ash troo7i 3al ba7er, ma 7elo lawnik
It's those people who think being "snow white" is beautiful.
