Arab homes defined: a restaurant, a court room, a museum all in one. But, we wouldn't have it any other way. 

Here are the things that define Arab homes as we know them. 

1. Hidden vintage blanket collection

Source: Twitter/BZE26

2. Bakhour wars with the evil spirits

3. This blue water jug in every bathroom

4. Endless supply of these slippers in black or brown

Source: Twitter/Moe_545

5. Your parents' answer to everything: Inshallah

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6. #GrowingUpArab is all about listening to your mom's phone calls

7. Gulping water from these drinking jugs is the definition of "cool"

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8. Hand gestures speak a thousand words

9. Authentic gold/silver tea pots

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10. It's not a complete "tea party" without these biscuits

Source: Twitter/Zeinydoo

11. Deception Level: Arab Jars

12. Cookie sewing kits

Source: Twitter/BanefulDamsel

13. An inventory of pita bread

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14. Weird superstitions control your life

15. Hanging solutions to superstitions

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16. "Hel" is your hell

17. Commercialized "men wa salwa" that no one eats

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Except your mom. 

18. Shatafa or bidet injuries

Source: Twitter/invincibleArab

Especially when the water comes out in full force! 

19. On arguments and rhymes

20. Jars of 'awarma' with frozen white fat

Source: Twitter/AmeliaHanSlow

21. Shirt stains? Olive oil soap to the rescue

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22. Tupperware fights with your mom

23. And decorative measures taken to another level

24. The "untouched" salon aka exhibit piece

25. Laying the "green stuff" a.k.a. mlokheye out to dry

Source: Twitter/PXLMYRA

26. Moments when people actually ask you if you're Arabic

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27. "Because I said so"

28. Your mom's irreplaceable homemade remedies

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29. Or just "Panadol"

30. Cure for a raging cough: a tablespoon of tahini

31. On choosing the right career path

32. Overly expressive sentiments of love

33. On guilt-tripping your every move

34. Texts from your dad often involve "remotes"

35. Argileh. Need I say more?

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36. The many lives of a T-shirt

37. Getting cussed out by your own parents is inevitable