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BigSi:
I’ve done a fair bit of travelling around the Middle East (Jordan, Syria, Libya, Lebanon, Tunisia, Egypt), and its always been a case of what ever country your in, you abide by their rules and respect there beliefs and customs.
I meet a lot of people over there and they couldn’t do enough for you, to make you feel welcome, and would even invite you into their home.
As soon as terrorism is mentioned, people instantly think of the Middle East. What this country must not do, is assume that everybody from the Middle East is a potential bomber. Otherwise it all turns into a medieval witch hunt.
It’s a very delicate situation, but without having all the facts, its hard to make any form of conclusion. :-k :-k :-k :-k
justinmud:
I was not insinuating that it was someone from the middle east just merely pointing out the differences in punishments amputation of limbs in some countries to a slap on the wrist over here
thermidorthelobster:
--- Quote from: "jeep94" ---I’ve done a fair bit of travelling around the Middle East (Jordan, Syria, Libya, Lebanon, Tunisia, Egypt), and its always been a case of what ever country your in, you abide by their rules and respect there beliefs and customs.
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Up to a point - but westerners will still eat during the daytime during Ramadan, contrary to local beliefs, and in touristy places like Egypt, western women in particular will dress very provocatively compared to local custom. So I think it's wrong to think that visitors to Middle Eastern countries always respect local rules and customs. Sometimes I've felt very uncomfortable, on behalf of my local hosts, about the behaviour of fellow westerners in other countries.
--- Quote ---I meet a lot of people over there and they couldn’t do enough for you, to make you feel welcome, and would even invite you into their home.
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Agreed; and I have a theory about that. Some of the friendliest places I've visited are those who have dictatorial governments; take Syria and Iran, for example. I think that people from a country which doesn't have democracy tend not to link the actions of a country to those of its people, because they're used to having no influence over their OWN governments. So a Syrian doesn't hold an Englishman responsible for attacking Iraq, any more than they'd expect to be held responsible for their own unelected government's actions in Lebanon.
BigSi:
Very good point, totally agree!!
When I went I did try to honour Ramadan. Didn’t eat in front of the guide, but did have a crafty snack when nobody was looking!
SimonHarwood:
"When in Rome..."
If you are visiting a country (e.g. on holiday) it is one thing, but if you are making it your home you should do your best to integrate. In any case you should obey the local laws.
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