8 Questions Non-Lebanese People Have Asked Me About Lebanon

Being British-Lebanese and living in the UK is mind-blowing. At least, for the non-Lebanese people around me, who always have plenty of interesting questions.
Here are some of the weirdest things I’ve been asked about Lebanon.

1. But… is it safe?

When you’re not clutching the seat in the back of a Lebanese taxi, yeah it’s safe.

2. Isn’t alcohol illegal there?

I’m pretty sure there’s more alcohol there than anywhere else on the planet but I could be wrong.

3. Do you have to wear a headscarf?

I feel ya, Kim.

4. Lebanon? Do you mean Libya?

No. No I did not mean Libya.

5. Can you speak Lebanese?

No, I do try to speak Arabic occasionally though. *eye rolls*

6. Don’t Lebanese men marry four wives? Like, at the same time?

Thank you, Ross.

7. It’s quite close-minded there, isn’t it?

I’m going to go with no.

8. Will you have an arranged marriage?

I really can’t answer this question seriously anymore – expect sarcasm and lots of it.