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Tips for Living (briefly) in the Middle East?
Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:56 am
Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:56 am
This summer I'll be spending 10 weeks in Jordan, mainly Amman. I'll be traveling to the Dead Sea, Petra, and a variety of other historical sites during my visit there.
I know some of you O&G baws have been to the Middle East for long periods of time and I was curious to see your description of life in an Arab country in general. I'm also
interested in hearing from anyone who has had experience living in Amman in particular.
Thanks
I know some of you O&G baws have been to the Middle East for long periods of time and I was curious to see your description of life in an Arab country in general. I'm also
interested in hearing from anyone who has had experience living in Amman in particular.
Thanks
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Posted on 4/6/16 at 10:58 am to Manzielathon
Lived in Bahrain for a year, luckily they sell booze there. It's hot, a dry heat, but still frikking hot. No copy write laws so get you a $10 Rolex. Barter for just about everything.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:00 am to Manzielathon
Prayers sent.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:01 am to Manzielathon
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10 weeks
quote:You are about to embark on an amazing journey. Congrats. Jealous.
Jordan, mainly Amman. I'll be traveling to the Dead Sea, Petra, and a variety of other historical sites during my visit there
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:03 am to Manzielathon
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anyone who has had experience living in Amman in particular.
I didn't live in Amman, but I stayed there for a few days. Compared to the rest of the Middle East, Amman (all of Jordan, really) is very easy for Westerners to adapt to.
A piece of advice I'd give is that even when it's very hot, it's still best to wear pants. Wearing shorts gets you some unwelcome looks from the natives, but they won't really say anything unless you're walking in front of a mosque. For some reason, they have a strange dislike of bare legs.
Amman has easy access internet and clean water. There are also plenty of Westerners so you won't feel totally out of place. Everyone I met was nice. Hope this helps.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:04 am to Manzielathon
Homeslice - what will you be doing in Jordan? We should have a chat.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:05 am to Manzielathon
Do they have a porn industry in the middle east?
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:15 am to Manzielathon
duck
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:18 am to Manzielathon
quote:They definitely frown upon homosexuality, so make sure to get that life insurance
Tips for Living (briefly) in the Middle East?
This post was edited on 4/6/16 at 11:23 am
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:23 am to Manzielathon
Find out the places NOT to go and adhere to that list!!! Don't wear your "Islam sucks" t-shirt either 
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:24 am to Manzielathon
Jordan is awesome. It's the most secular country in the middle east (not that that's saying much). Lots of history, beautiful landscape, and good looking women that aren't covered up. Since you're staying there for 10 weeks, get someone you trust to take you across the border to Beirut. It's a very underrated city and the folks there know how to party.
This post was edited on 4/6/16 at 11:47 am
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:26 am to Manzielathon
Party with Marshall Henderson
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:27 am to Manzielathon
Be cool and keep your head.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:27 am to Manzielathon
Don't.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:29 am to Manzielathon
quote:
Tips for Living (briefly) in the Middle East?
When you hear "Allahu Akbar"
Run.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:29 am to Manzielathon
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Tips for Living (briefly) in the Middle East?
make sure you have a will and say your last good byes to your family
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:31 am to Manzielathon
you are correct. your life will brief in the middle east. hope you do not get beheaded,
Posted on 4/6/16 at 12:06 pm to Manzielathon
Don't go to the market, don't go to the disco, don't go fooling around.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 12:42 pm to Manzielathon
5. Don't be a woman
4. Don't make fun of Muhammed or any tenet of Islam.
3. Don't drink
2. Don't even look at native women
1. Don't be, look, sound, or act Jewish
4. Don't make fun of Muhammed or any tenet of Islam.
3. Don't drink
2. Don't even look at native women
1. Don't be, look, sound, or act Jewish
Posted on 4/6/16 at 1:14 pm to Manzielathon
I lived in Yemen for three years, all I can say is just enjoy yourself, get to know the people and the culture.
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