Oh, Lebanese. Being as special and unique as we really are, Lebanese people definitely stand out in a crowd. Not always for good reasons though. If you're desperately trying to fit in with the Lebanese crowd, I'm going to give you a step-by-step guide that will get you on the too "lebneni" list soon.
Here it goes:
1. Use three different languages when speaking... Hi, Kifak Ça va?
Basically use French, Arabic and English all at once. It really is a piece of cake. Déjà khalaset my explanation, so merci kteer for tuning in. See, piece of cake. The song above basically sums it up for you. Charbel Rouhana completely owned it.
2. Turn all foreign words into Lebanese ones... Sayeva la hayde !
All you have to do is memorize these French or English words and I guarantee you, you'll fit right in.
3. Express your emotions to the fullest with phrases like " foosak ghali "
You can even learn some of the weirdest and most typical Lebanese phrases .
4. Use brand names like "scotch" and "jeep" instead of "tape" and "truck" when referring to certain things
The list can go on and on, but here's your guide to 18 products that are better known by a brand name in the country.
5. Add corn to almost every single thing you eat... and love it
There's something about adding corn to almost every single meal that's all the rage in Lebanon. From pizza to turkey sandwiches, you just have to add corn to everything . If you don't, you're just not Lebanese.
6. Learn to perfect certain food combinations like kawarma w beid...
Shay w nestle too! Maybe these 11 things should be on your bucket list of food combos to try!
7. Don't even think about driving in a lane...
And make sure to speed up when the traffic light turns yellow. Do not slow down. Repeat, do not slow down.
8. And do NOT even think about parking in between two lines either...
9. Make sure to write some of the weirdest things on the back of your car
Because there's nothing more creative than Lebanese slogans on the back of cars and trucks. You should join in on the fun!
10. And of course, claim everything and everyone to be Lebanese
So, even if the person's great great great grandmother's husband's mother was Lebanese, we just find a way to flaunt it. We're just always so proud to announce the news that someone or some celebrity is of Lebanese "descent."
11. And use words like "bro" and "man" when talking to a male
Because "ya zalame" is too mainstream.
12. Complain about the internet, the electricity, basically everything... but end your rant with "bas ma fee ahla min libnan"
13. Light up fireworks every time you want to celebrate anything
Whether it's a happy celebration, a sad celebration or just for the sake of fun, light up some fireworks and annoy the hell out of the people in the neighborhood. Stay away from the guns though.
14. And if you really want to pass as a local... fall in love with kibbe nayye
Basically kibbe in all 17 forms .