Being from the Middle East sure comes with a lot of perks. These are not any of them.

How people see you when you say you are from the Middle East:

How people react when they hear one of their friends signs up for a marathon in the Middle East:

How tight groups react when they know you are Arab:

Alas, we’re used to this, so whenever someone is nice to us knowing that we are Arab, we get skeptical.

How you feel every time you apply for a Visa:

How you feel when you are on the way to the airport:

How you feel everyday living in the Middle East:

How people not from the Middle East think you get to work everyday:

What they imagine when you tell them you'd like to introduce them to your friends:

What the biggest fear as a Lebanese really is:

The face you make when you tell your parents you are dating someone from the Middle East:

Living in the Middle East is not a walk in the park, but it sure is interesting!

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