Out and About
The most common modes of transport we will use on our trip.
What are taxis, busses, trams, and walking?
In traditional Moroccan culture, this is the equivalent of giving the middle finger
What is pointing the bottom of your shoe at another person?
The first country to recognize American's independence from Britain.
What is Morocco?
Despite the audible reminders, most people don't do this five times a day
What are the 5 Islamic prayer times?
A vegan or vegetarian will have trouble avoiding this on the trip.
What is meat?
Shop owners may offer you a glass of this while you're shopping
What is mint tea?
You cannot do this to your teammates when we are out in public
What is, hug or touch someone of the opposite gender?
Moroccans love to talk to you about this president.
Who is Donald Trump?
Some women do not start wearing a headscarf until this happens
What is marriage?
What is bread?
The Moroccan economy primarily relies on this system of payment
What is cash?
Our response when we encounter stray cats and dogs, or any stray animal.
What is, take pictures but no physical contact?
Because they do not fear judgement, Moroccans will build deeper relationships with this kind of person instead of a peer.
What are foreigners?
Men should not greet women with the traditional kiss on the cheek, and some women refuse to shake a man's hand, for this reason.
What is purity and respect?
Besides gluten, this is the second most common allergen in Moroccan cooking
What are tree nuts?
Because this is not a high value to them, Moroccans will walk and stand close to strangers
What is personal space?
Most Moroccans do not date except under these conditions
What is secretly?
TV accurately represents American life, and all Christians are American, therefore...
What is, "Christians are like the people we see on American TV"?
The Islamic practices most Moroccans follow (name at least 2 for points)
What are fasting Ramadan, abstaining from pork and alcohol, as well as giving charity and celebrating Eid Kebir (sheep holiday)?
When eating, Moroccans tend to prefer this utensil over all others
What is the right hand?
Most college students live here
What is, at home with their family?
Two people you should never disparage in conversation
Who are the King and the prophet Mohammed?
Some of the American artists who have performed at Morocco's biggest music festival (if you name one correctly, you get the points. Guess up to 5)
Who are: Moriah Carey, Whitney Huston, Stevie Wonder, Camila Cabello, Justin Timberlake, Shakira, Rhianna, Bruno Mars, Jennifer Lopez, The Weekend, Nicki Minaj, Enrique Eglesias, Kanye West, Pitbull, Akon, Calvin Harris, Whiz Khalifa, Usher, Demi Lovato, Marshmallo, Nick Jonas, The Black Eyed Peas?
For this reason, beggars are not expected to rise above their station. They are owed charity by others but are not encouraged to to work to better themselves.
What is God ordaining societal status?
Food ordered at a restaurant may take between 20 minutes to an hour to appear because of this cultural difference.
What is the perception or use of time?