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To ask if you know anything about Lebanese people?

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CuriousMama · 23/02/2025 17:44

Dn has started dating a Lebanese girl. I don't know much about them or their culture. Is there anything I need to be cautious if not doing when they visit? Or are they usually pretty relaxed?
I don't think I've ever met anyone from Lebanon?
I did Google but nothing much came up so am hoping I needn't worry?

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CuriousMama · 23/02/2025 17:55

Doseofreality · 23/02/2025 17:53

They are people, just like we are also people. Is your whole identity defined by the Country you originate from?

Yes it is 😉

Thanks for the helpful responses.

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Doseofreality · 23/02/2025 17:53

They are people, just like we are also people. Is your whole identity defined by the Country you originate from?

MumBikini · 23/02/2025 17:51

Of course, there will be lovely people from Lebanon and not so lovely people from Lebanon as there are from every country!! There will be people of no religion and people of faith!

My own personal experience of Lebanese people is that they have been some of my best friends, some of the kindest people I know and some of the most welcoming and forgiving! But I'm sure everyone from Lebanon is different! Much like every English person is very different - some are in prison, some are religious, some are atheist, some believe in traditions like Christmas, some celebrate Ramadhan.

I wouldn't worry, get to know her!

Tumbleweed44 · 23/02/2025 17:47

Generous. Lovely food which they love to prepare and share. Caring. Intelligent. Family orientated.

My Lebanese clients are all lovely human beings.