7 Ways Lebanese People Embrace Awkward Elevator Moments

The 2 to 3 minutes that you are stuck in a small space with a complete stranger are filled with moments we all VERY much dread. But Lebanese people know exactly what to do to embrace these moments.

1. Checking and seeing if we have food and water to survive if the ascenseur gets stuck, or makes any weird sound or movement

Nothing better than the usual 2at3it kahraba that will brighten your day.

2. Sending a totally fake voice note and saying totally weird things

3. Faking a non-existing call because tabi3e ykoun fi ersell bel elevator

4. Pulling out the DO NOT DISTURB poker face

5. Eating your cheese-dripping man2oushe

6. Facing the “to talk or not to talk” dilemna with the neighbors you never interact with

7. Faking a cough to validate your existence whether the elevator is crowded or not.