So, you’ve heard Beirut is one of the
best cities in the world , and you plan on moving here, someday?
The good citizens that we are, we thought we should give you a heads up – in addition to a plethora (mhmmm) of great things here, there are some things you might not like. If a lot of these apply to you, well, Beirut might not be your city.
1. You are a member of Green Peace and love trees. (Image via
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2. “Ya 7elo, fi minnak 3a Jello?” is not your idea of a cool pick-up line. (Image via
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3. You like awakening to the sweet sounds of chirping birds. (Image via
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4. Your ideal Friday night is monopoly and hot cocoa. (Image via
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5. You think taxi drivers should be professional. (Image via
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And they don’t stick their noses in other people’s businesses/ text while driving/ throw insults to the next driver across the street.
6. You believe hookah should be banned from all cafés. (Image via
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7. Skiing and swimming on the same day has never appealed to you. (Photo via
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8. You don’t like to be cynical and make fun of everything. (Photo via
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Life should never be that serious, yo.
9. The sound of gunshots scare you (Image via
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10. You want directions to include actual street names (Photo via
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11. Bearded people scare you. (Photo via
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12. You plan on dieting once you move to Beirut. (Image via
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13. You like weddings to be small and cozy. (Photo via
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14. You’re individualistic and private. (Image via
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The waiter from Roadster should not know your name, family name, occupation and monthly income, but he probably does.
15. You love walking your dog in a park. (Photo via
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Scratch that, you love parks.
16. You like your menus to be written in proper English. Yes, I’ll take one falafel with a side of torture?
17. You prefer motorcycles to drive on roads, not sidewalks. (Image via
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18. You don’t know Jackie, and you don’t want to strip for her. (Image via
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19. You think Uruguay is just a country. (Image via
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20. You look forward to a fat paycheck. (Image via
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21. You are punctual and never late for appointments. (Image via
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You expect the same in return.
22. You prefer weather with stability. (Image via
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One day, it’s freezing and the next day it’s hot.