Avoid talking about the Syrian political situation unless your counterpart initiates the conversation. It is a sensitive and painful topic; they may not wish to recall or think about it.
--NH
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Do not swear in presence of women.
--NH
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Never ask a man about his female family members.
--NH
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Do not patronise or talk down to a Syrian for having poor English skills.
--NH
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Civil marriage cannot be contracted inside Syria.
--NH
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Do not take pictures of ANY kind of checkpoint, military office, or any soldier. This can get you into a lot of trouble.
--Isham
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Avoid telling dirty jokes. Such humour is not appreciated
--NH
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You must go for Bekdash ice cream in the Hamadiya market in the old city of Damascus! With Pistachios and 'Ushta (Custard Apple) on top.
--Isham
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Lunch is eaten in the early afternoon at around 2:00 or 3:00pm. It is usually the largest meal of the day whilst dinner is eaten late and is a similar size to breakfast.
--NH
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If you are having some kind of wrap like shawarma eat it with your hands not using a fork.
--NH
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If you are invited in ramadan it's very nice of you to start with water / dates just like the fasting people.
--NH
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Instead of saying Shukran when people give you something, most people say Selimoon to mean Bless your hands.
--Isham
10
Formal suits are necessary for business.
--NH
10
If you are sitting on the food table and having a food plate next to you it's would be very nice of you to ask others if you would give them some of it.
--NH
10
We eat most of the food in bread and with a spoon.
--NH
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A great vegan dish is common in Syria. Horaa osbao: Earthy lentils, chewy pasta, caramelized onions, citrusy sumac, and tantalizing pomegranate molasses make horaa osbao the perfect stew
--NH
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Colorful, delectable, and power-packed with protein, Syrian fatteh is a healthy dish the whole family will love. it is a famous dish in ramadan.
--NH
