15 Ways Lebanese People Budget After New Year’s

It’s a shame that the festive season will be coming to an end, but also a relief because we’re all severely broke and forced to budget our way all through 2019, and here’s how:

1. You order your man’ouche from the local foron instead of Zaatar w Zeit

2. You pack your lunch from home and kiss all the delivery options goodbye

3. You have dinner before you go out for dinner with friends

Ana akalet bas bekhod ma3kon drink

4. You panic when your friend suggests splitting the bill

Khayye ana talib 7up w inta mnazal nos l menu, kel wahad yedfa3 3an halo

5. You make your own coffee at home because you can no longer afford Younes or Starbucks

6. You carry your own water bottle to avoid paying that extra 3,000 LL

7. You only use Uber when they give you 50% off

8. You never receive the code so you ask your friends who did to order an Uber for you

9. All birthday parties and gatherings are cancelled until further notice

Kel hada khal2an ben December w January yetla3 men hayeteh

10. Clubbing is cancelled until further notice, no lounges – no minimum charge – not even walk-ins

Mnou2af barra layko masmou3a el music shi ktir helo

11. Your perfect idea of date night becomes staying in

12. You order one soft drink for everyone, one refill for each

Monsieur saro 13 refill

Shu badak fiye ana 3atshen

13. Valet parking is off-limits

Khalas ana bsoff 3al sheri3 w bemshe

Bas hada ma3o coins lal park meter?

14. You prioritize family plans over going out with your friends because your parents pay for you

Meshte2a la ahle 3anjad ma 3am shufon

15. You’ll only consider shopping when everything is on sale again

Truhe shopping? 3amleen 30% sale

La2, khabrine bas ya3mlo 70%