Customs and etiquette in Lebanon
The photo location of the website is located in the Republic of Lebanon (Arabic: ا ل م م ا ل ا ل), referred to as Lebanon. It is located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia, bordering Syria in the east and north, Israel in the south (border not delineated), and the Mediterranean Sea in the west. It is customarily called a Middle Eastern country. The capital is Beirut. Arabic Lebanon dialect is the mother tongue and official language, and French and English are commonly used.
The total area is 10452 square kilometers. The total population is approximately 4.5 million (2013), the vast majority of which are Arabs, along with Armenians, Kurds, Turks and Greeks. Due to its national characteristics and years of civil war, Lebanon is still one of the few countries in the world where the foreign Lebanon population exceeds the domestic population. The Lebanon population around the world is about 15 million, mainly distributed in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Gulf countries. There are very few Chinese in Lebanon. 54% of the residents believe in Islam, mainly Shiites, Sunnis and Druze;46% believe in Christianity, mainly Maronites, Greek Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic Church and Armenian Orthodox Church.
Lebanon is one of the most Westernized countries in the Middle East, which is related to its close history with Christianity. It is deeply influenced by European and American culture, and compared with other Arab countries, its customs and habits are relatively open. However, some tribes still retain traditional social customs. Especially in areas such as West Beirut and South Lebanon. There are many strange marriage customs in Lebanon, one called "face-to-face irrigation."
The marriage customs of Muslims in Lebanon are roughly the same as those of Egypt, Syria and other countries. People generally advocate early marriage, and marriage between close relatives is allowed in Lebanon, which is prevalent to this day. The traditional wedding lasts for seven days. In Baga, when people hold weddings, guns are often fired to cheer up the fun in order to send joy throughout the district.
In the Ribwa region of Lebanon, what girls love most is a "knight husband." Because there were few local horses, the groom often rode a donkey to the bride's house. On the way, he was often "robbed" by friends lying in ambush on the roadside, and he had to use all his martial arts skills. Intelligence, the faster he escapes and returns to the bride, the higher his intelligence and martial arts skills will be, and the more he will become the bride's favorite "knight husband". Lebanon people attach great importance to betrothal gifts. The bride price is divided into the first batch and the last batch.
in Lebanon, and people pay great attention to etiquette, ranging from talking about marriage to a simple visit. Make reservations in advance for business activities, but Lebanon people are generally not on time. You usually like to shake hands when meeting guests, and Arabic cheek pasting is also one of the most common ways to express greetings.
In Lebanon, pink and red flowers are very popular. But no matter what gift you give, it needs to be carefully wrapped. This is an attitude. Remember not to give away alcohol or cigarettes. After dinner is the right time to talk about business. Lebanon people like to be praised for their family. Talk about business, children, education and travel. They love to love jokes. Avoid talking about politics, religion and relationships between men and women.
Note: Arabs in Lebanon avoid yellow; they are not allowed to eat pork or drink alcohol in public; women are not allowed to expose their skin; insulting civil servants, national flags and religious beliefs is prohibited; and taking photos of women is forbidden.
Lebanon's highly developed popular culture is also very distinctive. Lebanon musicians account for almost half of the Arab world. Among them, female singer Ferus is a household name in the contemporary Arab world and admired by both elegance and vulgarity. Her status is unmatched and is proudly called by Arabs "The messenger sent to the planet." Most of the beautiful, charming and hot singers, dance stars and film and television stars that the younger generation in the Arab world prefer come from Lebanon, although these stars are not without criticism in Lebanon.