Things You Hear When You Visit Your Lebanese Village

Let’s face it, visiting your village (especially on occasions when your parents force you to against your own will) can be pretty awkward. Surrounded by people you’ve never seen before, here are some things you’ll hear when visiting your Lebanese village: 1. Yi hbb shu kabran/e! Yes, people grow. 2. Tzakartine ma hek? La2 tante ma ktir 3. Benet/Eben meen ente/enta? You just said hi to my parents, are you okay? 4. Tollo 5allina nshufkon! You always say “eh akeed!” but you know you never will. 5. Badde 3arfik 3a ebne Oh great, another bridal offer. 6. Shu bta3mel bl 7ayet? The disappointment on their faces when I tell them I’m not a doctor nor an engineer.