"Mom Said No, But Ask Baba"
"You’re Not Hungry, But You’re Eating"
Arab Sayings
Arab Foods
Arab Weddings
100

 What is the response when you ask your Arab mom for permission?

"Go ask your father, but he will say no!" or "No you went out yesterday"

100

 What’s the one thing you can never say at an Arab house?

"No, thank you. I’m full."

100

 What does "Yalla" mean?

Hurry up or lets go !

100

what is one item of food you will always find at a Arab household dinner table?

pita bread, olives, hummus

100

What’s the one phrase you’ll hear 100 times at an Arab wedding?

3a2balik or 3a2balek

200

What’s the only way to make an Arab mom say yes?

clean the house from top to bottom 
200

What happens if you don’t take leftovers?

they will think you hate them or think you hate their food

200

 What does "Wallah" mean?

I swear, I promise, on God

200

What’s the one dessert you can’t say no to?

kenefeh or baklava

200

how long are arab weddings?

12+ hours

300

 How do you maximize your chances of getting what you want?

 you ask your baba

300

 What’s the worst thing you can say about someone’s falafel?

that it is dry 

300

What does "Khalas" mean?

Enough or That’s it!

300

What’s the best Arab street food?

shawarma

300

how many times do you say bye at an arab wedding? 

5+

400

If an Arab dad says "we'll see," what does he mean?

it means no !

400

What’s the best way to compliment an Arab home-cooked meal?

ask for the recipe 

400

What does "Habibi" mean?

my love

400

What’s the best meal for breaking fast during Ramadan?

Lentil soup and dates

400

What does “small Arab wedding” mean number wise?

Only 350 people, because they “kept it to close family.”

500

what time is arab curfew?

depends on their mood

500

How do you politely refuse more food at an Arab gathering?

hold your stomach and say wullah you're full

500

What does "Inshallah" actually mean when someone says it?

Maybe, but probably not..

500

what is the one arab dish most people hate?

bamya
500

What’s the best way to actually leave an Arab wedding?

start saying bye an hour before you actually do 

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