Don't do these things in Jordan: Cultural Etiquette | Moving to Amman

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  • Hey guys! This week's video, voted by you on Instagram and Facebook, is all about things that you should avoid doing in Jordan or generally in the Middle East.
    Hope you enjoy!
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    This channel is about my daily adventures living in the Middle East and how I navigate motherhood outside of a comfort zone as MIA - Mummy in Amman 🙃
    Waving, not drowning 😅🙋🏼‍♀️
    Say hi if you’re in a similar boat!
    Ray, MIA xx
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  • @theworldofmusic6877
    @theworldofmusic6877 4 роки тому +444

    ياجماعه هاي البنت كثير لطيفه وحبابه رجائا لا تسبو وتكتبو تعليقات سلبيه شجعوها انها تستمر تستاهل هالشي ❤❤

    • @androidarabic3525
      @androidarabic3525 4 роки тому +5

      @@safa7_zq147 leave= غادر
      يعني انت كاتب اطلع برى الاردن
      Live = عيش او اسكن

    • @aljaliah6868
      @aljaliah6868 4 роки тому +1

      @@safa7_zq147 LIVE...……………….not leave :)

    • @Dark.ftbl_quit
      @Dark.ftbl_quit 2 роки тому

      69420 likes

  • @قبل40سنة-ب9ظ
    @قبل40سنة-ب9ظ 4 роки тому +1209

    من من الأردن لايك 😂🇬🇧🇯🇴

    • @نقطه-ب2غ
      @نقطه-ب2غ 4 роки тому +4

      اني هعهههههه

    • @asyaaljbour1224
      @asyaaljbour1224 4 роки тому +2

      @@نقطه-ب2غ ليش طلعت من كونوها ساسكي ناروتو تعب لبين رجعك....😂😂

    • @afkarsmsm7400
      @afkarsmsm7400 4 роки тому +1

      هلا

    • @salmadassin1739
      @salmadassin1739 4 роки тому +1

      اناا😂😂

    • @almahushki1951
      @almahushki1951 4 роки тому +2

      يعني انا والله ما فاهمه عليها تم حنا والا
      تذمنا

  • @doaakhaled6103
    @doaakhaled6103 4 роки тому +500

    الأردني لايك🇯🇴❤️
    أُردنية مَرت مِن هُنا🇯🇴❤️

  • @youngblood5969
    @youngblood5969 4 роки тому +122

    I'm British and my mother is Jordanian but I can't speak Arabic I think it's really hard to pronounce the words, but, Jordan is a really GREAT country. 🇯🇴❤️❤️❤️

    • @muzzamilagha1303
      @muzzamilagha1303 3 роки тому

      Jordan people not faithful friend like girls

    • @jankyvr7878
      @jankyvr7878 3 роки тому

      i am jordanian and i know some words

    • @reviewhead
      @reviewhead 3 роки тому +3

      @@muzzamilagha1303 what do you mean?

    • @Tripps2564
      @Tripps2564 3 роки тому +1

      Arabic pronunciation takes time and lots of effort, but is doable if you are consistant.

    • @moeftw6792
      @moeftw6792 3 роки тому +3

      @@reviewhead hes turkish ofcourse he has to spread hatred towards arabs xD

  • @basheerhamawi2156
    @basheerhamawi2156 4 роки тому +1049

    I’m a Jordanian christian and about the “alsalam alaikom” it’s more a culture thing than a muslim thing and I say it!

    • @May3yad3
      @May3yad3 4 роки тому +5

      have you seen this before?
      ua-cam.com/video/y-WI8cPkyEg/v-deo.html

    • @jackgamerlife2564
      @jackgamerlife2564 4 роки тому +15

      Actually i was thinking about that

    • @basheerhamawi2156
      @basheerhamawi2156 4 роки тому +6

      Iyad Mayy I don’t have to

    • @aliel-3bbadi18
      @aliel-3bbadi18 4 роки тому +46

      @@basheerhamawi2156
      هي مش عبارة اسلامية حصرية
      انا مسلم وبقلك السلام عليكم هي نفسها اللي بنحكيها للسيدة مريم عليها السلام والسيد المسيح عليه السلام والنبي موسى عليه السلام والنبي يعقوب عليه السلام وابونا ادم عليه السلام ...الخ
      كل نبي وصى بالتحية بكلمة السلام عليكم 😁

    • @basheerhamawi2156
      @basheerhamawi2156 4 роки тому +17

      Ali el-3bbadi مهو هاذ بالبحكي في انه السلام عالكل بنحكى

  • @louai76
    @louai76 4 роки тому +15

    I just stumbled upon your Channel by mistake, I'm a Jordanian living in New York and I have to say your videos put a smile on my face in this hard times, just want to say ur doing great videos GOD bless you and your family

  • @Qathuryma
    @Qathuryma 4 роки тому +57

    I am from Kenya, been here in Jordan for 3 years now. It's exciting and very interesting culture wise.
    Amazing places and sites to behold.
    The people are amazing.
    I am a Christian and the religion respect in Jordan is so OP.
    I love Jordan.
    Nice videos.

    • @riceandramen
      @riceandramen 4 роки тому +1

      Hi Lloyd...could you share any other insights about your experience? How often do you see black men and women out in public? How is the job situation for expats? Thanks for any feedback ⛪

    • @Qathuryma
      @Qathuryma 4 роки тому +10

      Honestly.. I guess the experience here depends on one's personality and attitude towards others.
      Not everyone is nice but again.. It depends on your approach.
      Most people will tell you "welcome to Jordan" .. With a genuine smile... No matter how long you've stayed here.
      Their generosity is unmatched... And its advisable not to reject even the simplest offer.
      About movement... I've seen quite a number of "black men and women" move around and freely... Interacting with the Jordanians freely.
      Some ladies even get married here... Though it's alittle hard for men to marry from the locals here.
      About jobs... It all depends on your employer...
      They are all different... Some even pay better than others... Some have more lucrative benefits than others.
      P.S
      These are my personal opinions.

    • @lutfi1981
      @lutfi1981 3 роки тому +2

      Welcome habibi

    • @shebe2573
      @shebe2573 Рік тому

      I think to come

    • @Whitehorsehub
      @Whitehorsehub Рік тому

      OP you mean??

  • @mohammadkhaled3692
    @mohammadkhaled3692 4 роки тому +10

    I really liked the way that you mentioned the generous of Jordanians , and this is the first video to watch of your channel and I'm already in love with your content. keep up🇯🇴

  • @daliah883
    @daliah883 4 роки тому +45

    About the staying in the room with a group of your husband’s friends.. here’s a tip: it would be slightly easier to determine to stay or not if you knew the type of relationship between your husband and the men, for example when he’s having his close friend/relative over who you know and maybe you also know his wife it would be okay if you stayed in the room, another example is when he’s having a business partner/colleague over it might not be appropriate to stay with them. Another thing, saying asslam alaykum is kind of a cultural thing I have a lot of Christian friends who say it and it’s okay to say it. Last thing, the staying on your side of the plate when you’re eating hummus rule also applies for every big plate of food that’s for everyone to share especially mansaf lol it’s more of a respect thing. Hope this helped a bit

    • @aliamaher6621
      @aliamaher6621 4 роки тому +1

      The plate thing is in Islam too. "وكل بيمينك و كل مما يليك"

    • @mosabsmadi7254
      @mosabsmadi7254 4 роки тому

      Very very nice and keep going

  • @mscheesecakemadness
    @mscheesecakemadness 4 роки тому +72

    I love everything you’re saying about jordan. I feel as though the whole arab community especially palestine and jordan dont care whether ur christian or arab. As long you’re nice, theyre nice.

    • @unknownzlerky548
      @unknownzlerky548 4 роки тому +6

      Palestinian and Jordanian are also Christian too.

    • @unknownzlerky548
      @unknownzlerky548 4 роки тому +4

      There’s Christian Palestinian and Jordanian

    • @mscheesecakemadness
      @mscheesecakemadness 4 роки тому +3

      I know that. Im saying that even to our own community we dont care.

  • @عليالمراشده-ع9ه
    @عليالمراشده-ع9ه 4 роки тому +345

    من الاردن لايك للندن مع اني مش فاهم شي 😁 🇬🇧❤🇯🇴

  • @lizzier-smith2370
    @lizzier-smith2370 4 роки тому +3

    Hi Rachel! So lovely of you to make these videos! I’m Liz and I’m Spanglish and have been livin in Jordan for a staggering 34 years!!!!! Everything you talk about I’ve been through and have had my ups and downs adapting to the culture and I must say it’s been an uphill walk and still adapting!!! I have three grown men named Nofal, Nash and Nader who are married to an Austrian and half German half Palestinian girls. I’m also a 57-y-o granny who’s dying to get out of confinement to visit her kids. I have been working as a school teacher of English and Spanish languages at Amman Baccalaureate School; my home country is Spain . D sad o that’s pretty much me in a nutshell! 😃👌🏼

  • @m_aa
    @m_aa 5 років тому +22

    Omg your Arabic is actually really good!! I'm sure you'll be as fluent as locals in no time if you keep this up ❤️ it's also rude in Jordan to greet someone when you're sitting down. Like, if someone comes in a room, you have to stand up and greet them especially if they're older. This might seem like common sense but I've seen people do it 😂

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +5

      No that’s such a good one!! And actually it’s not common sense 😅🙊 I think it’s probably pretty normal to do that in England so it would have been a good one to include! In fact a whole video on guest/visiting etiquette could be really handy. Greeting from the left to right (?) or eldest to youngest etc. What do you think? 🤔

    • @m_aa
      @m_aa 5 років тому +2

      @@MummyinAmman omg that'd be a good idea!! You usually greet a group of people from eldest to youngest but if you're offering Arabic coffee, you you always offer from right to left.. Idk if this is a Jordanian thing or a very local thing in my city 😅 also, I didn't know that people in England are okay with it!? It'd be a good idea for a video if you pick certain things that are okay in Jordan and rude in England and vice versa cuz there are a lot of things that we don't know about England and the culture over there..

  • @CovertCrow
    @CovertCrow 4 роки тому +3

    I love this. I'm an American woman dating a Jordanian, and it can be a bit tricky sometimes because his family is SO NICE but I know there's probably things I do that aren't as culturally conscious as they could be, but they're too nice to say it. Thanks for the video!

  • @عامراسماعيل-ث8ز
    @عامراسماعيل-ث8ز 4 роки тому +39

    For praying, don't walk in front of him while he is praying, because you well make him confused, he won't focus on the pray

  • @samarasketolife
    @samarasketolife 4 роки тому +35

    A Big like from jordan

  • @yazanshawahneh1580
    @yazanshawahneh1580 5 років тому +7

    I am Jordanian and muslim ... always I give the greetings by saying "Assalamualaikum" to everybody even christians and they reply to me by "wa alaikum as salaam" ... we are a coexist and tolerant people and I proud of it

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому

      I love Jordan’s tolerance so much. I’ve had a lot of Jordanians say this too but many foreigners say they’ve had the same experience as me so I’m not sure what that’s about 🧐

  • @beautiful.heart.
    @beautiful.heart. 4 роки тому +37

    As for the question related to praying and walking in front of the worshiper only so that he does not lose his focus

  • @abeerjaber684
    @abeerjaber684 4 роки тому +116

    اهلا وسهلا بك في الاردن
    وبالنسبة للاكل من صحن الحمص هو من تعاليم ديننا الاسلام ان نأكل مما يكون امامنا
    ولا مشكله ان وضعتي عليه شي تحبينه طالما انكي تأكلين من امامك😊
    وبالنسبة للصلاة هو الصحيح ان المصلي حده موضع سجوده واعتقد ان ذلك يحتاج الى شرح
    فالرجاء ان تسالي لتفهمي اكثر
    وبالمناسبة انا اول مرة احضر فيديو لكي وشكرا

  • @samarn5435
    @samarn5435 4 роки тому +27

    You are right Rachel, when I visited Jordan for the first time, I fell in love with this country and I fell in love with the Arabic language and calligraphy!! I even opened a school here in Moscow with a little help from my friends in the Jordanian embassy in Moscow .... this country has fascinated me with everything..... but your Arabic is better than mine

  • @mariannejassar894
    @mariannejassar894 4 роки тому +3

    My mom is from the US and lived in Jordan for 20 years. She was always welcomed by our relatives and friends. God bless her ,She's back in her country now. I miss her so much

  • @hamzakhaleel3896
    @hamzakhaleel3896 4 роки тому +2

    A new subscriber !!
    I have never been into watching youtubers' vlogs ( I've always thought it's kinda of boring ), but since I found your channel I can't say that anymore
    keep going Rachel

  • @yasmeenabuashour1226
    @yasmeenabuashour1226 4 роки тому +84

    هاي كيف لو شافت سوق الخضرة كيف بكون ولا سدور المنسف ولا حفايات الأمهات 😂😂😂💔

    • @mikasaackerman4839
      @mikasaackerman4839 4 роки тому

      حفايات؟ 😐

    • @yasmeenabuashour1226
      @yasmeenabuashour1226 4 роки тому +1

      @@mikasaackerman4839 يعني شباشب او صنادل 😂

    • @mikasaackerman4839
      @mikasaackerman4839 4 роки тому

      @@yasmeenabuashour1226 بعرف بس قصدي إيش دخل؟!

    • @yasmeenabuashour1226
      @yasmeenabuashour1226 4 роки тому

      @@mikasaackerman4839 انو في أمهات بتضرب بالحفايات بس😂

    • @jor9314
      @jor9314 4 роки тому +1

      Yasmeen Abu Ashour
      يعني بس بالاردن الأمهات بتضرب بالحفايات؟ !
      كل الأمهات الي بالعالم هيك

  • @antarcticamix7516
    @antarcticamix7516 4 роки тому +2

    You are very kind, I am happy because you are here with us in Jordan. Keep your channel, it is beautiful and spontaneous. All your words are true 100%. I love you 💜

  • @BarknoorZ
    @BarknoorZ 4 роки тому +10

    "Stick.. to... YOUR SIDE... OF THE HUMMUS!!!" Cracked me up XD

  • @RedderThanAres
    @RedderThanAres 4 роки тому +1

    I'm impressed by your patience getting the words out. Thanks for the great video!

  • @shahinal-anezi725
    @shahinal-anezi725 5 років тому +9

    Hi Rachel, love all the information in the video, especially your Arabic, your child, the hommus and the Arab hospitality. you should think about writing a book about your experience in Jordan in the future.

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +4

      Thank you so much ❤️🙏 I used to really want to write a book but never knew how to do it. One day inshallah! Thank you so much for your comment ❤️

  • @qsuikh1040
    @qsuikh1040 4 роки тому +2

    Your words are very beautiful, and I think that you are a strong woman so that you can practice the customs of the Middle East or Jordan in general. Salute you from Jordan.

  • @saberodeh1116
    @saberodeh1116 4 роки тому +36

    When a Muslim prays, he prays to God
    And when you walk in front of him, this is how he prays for you
    But when you put anything in front of him , this is considered a barrier Or something separating you from him
    If you are still in Jordan, we are honored to visit us
    "I live in the city " Zarqa
    ❣️🌿 Much respect

    • @m.h.a.8981
      @m.h.a.8981 4 роки тому +2

      But aren't you praying for the object like that ??
      ( don't mean any harm ❤ )

    • @saberodeh1116
      @saberodeh1116 4 роки тому

      @@m.h.a.8981
      Of course not, unless your intention was to do so ... The Messenger Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, says:" Acts are with intentions"
      Therefore, if your intention is to pray to God, that thing is a barrier in order not to pray to anyone other than God
      Please excuse me if there is any error because I am not fluent in English😊😊
      all the respect and appreciation♥️🌿

    • @m.h.a.8981
      @m.h.a.8981 4 роки тому +1

      @@saberodeh1116 i see ... thank you so much ❤
      And your English is perfect 💙

    • @ahmadthnaibat8674
      @ahmadthnaibat8674 4 роки тому

      @@saberodeh1116 excellent

    • @aliamaher6621
      @aliamaher6621 4 роки тому

      It’s not 😩 as if god doesn’t know that we’re praying for him and as if Islam is shallow !!! إنما الأعمال بالنيات ! Someone walking in front of me won’t make allah سبحانه و تعالى think that I’m worshipping that person 🤦🏻‍♀️ that’s just stupid (sorry). Prayer is a connection and a time where you build your relationship with god away from any distraction! You’re supposed to be in a meditative state and as focused as you can. Someone passing in front of you will surely cut your concentration and make you lose focus. That’s the sole reason

  • @a.s.i1298
    @a.s.i1298 4 роки тому +1

    So welcome Rachel to the middle east. My name is Athil. I am from Iraq. I was studying master in the UK for about three years. Actually, I was amazed with the advanced technology and services in the UK . Enjoy it love. Its nice to live in another country with different habits and culture. Best regards!!

  • @hadialjarrah
    @hadialjarrah 4 роки тому +9

    That Means Alot For The Jordanians
    we are proud of you😊🖤
    🇯🇴

  • @Sami962Joshua
    @Sami962Joshua 4 роки тому +29

    As عبد الرحمن has said it does make them confused when they are praying and the point you added about it looking like they are praying to you because you are infront of them is also correct 🤲🏻

  • @mas55455
    @mas55455 4 роки тому +7

    I'd like to add somethings:
    1- Any initiative to pay the restaurant bill or an invitation for lunch is just a courtesy. It is a shame to accept the invitation if the person is not insisting.
    2- If you invite someone to a coffee or a meal then you are paying by default. They are your guests now whether it was in your place or in a restaurant. Even if you were invited, you better offer to pay the bill with all confidence that your host will not accept. It is just a good move to #illustrate your generosity.
    3- It doesn't matter if you are from a high class or came from a far country. DO NOT EAT MANSAF WITH A FORK.

    • @mohammad.a
      @mohammad.a 4 роки тому +1

      And don't eat with your left hand, specially if there is old ppl on the same table

    • @savagepotato8158
      @savagepotato8158 4 роки тому

      NO MANSAF WITH A FORK AT ALL WHO TF IS EATING MANSAF WITH A DAMN FORK WTH

  • @mohammed_al_shuaibat
    @mohammed_al_shuaibat 4 роки тому +39

    السلام عليكم هي ليست فقط للمسلمين هذه الجملة تستخدم لجميع العرب، 🌹😍 شكرا لكي
    ❤️

    • @عمادالمرازيق-ت6ف
      @عمادالمرازيق-ت6ف 4 роки тому +1

      نعم للمسلمين لما تحكي السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته هي تحية الاسلام اذاً تشمل العرب وكافة الدول الاسلاميه ويجوز ان يستخدمها غير مسلم ايضاً لانها تعني السلام والمحبه والامان للشخص المخاطب لا تخربطها للبنت

    • @abdulazizalsweileh830
      @abdulazizalsweileh830 4 роки тому

      السلام عليكم تحية خاصة بالمسلمين

  • @هبلةوافتخر-ظ8ث
    @هبلةوافتخر-ظ8ث 4 роки тому +7

    8:55 alsalam alaikum doesnt really means hello😅 it's really hard to explain but it's a way of greeting."سلام" means peace and "عليكم" means on you. So it means "peace on you" but the arabic grammar is different than the english,so it really means peace be upon you 😊In addition,aslam saliakom started after islam until now but it is now more like a culture thing and Cristians can use it.

  • @roseangel515
    @roseangel515 4 роки тому +29

    OMG she's speaking Arabic language pretty well👍👍👍I don't know why I feel so proud of her 😂😂😂💔🤦‍♀️

  • @pinkpickledcauliflower9
    @pinkpickledcauliflower9 5 років тому +225

    Your Arabic is actually pretty good! i know a lot of Arabs abroad who can't do half of that lol

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +15

      Hahaha that’s very generous of you 😊

    • @tariqjeishan4185
      @tariqjeishan4185 4 роки тому

      😄😄😄😄😄

    • @pierremallatae
      @pierremallatae 4 роки тому

      so true im arabian n barely can talk arabic

    • @bluecandy3133
      @bluecandy3133 4 роки тому +2

      @@MummyinAmman I agree but one thing to note is that there is some difference in the way of speech between genders in Jordan; for example, women generally pronounce the letter "ق" as "A" rather than "Ga", so instead of "Ga-bel" at 0:27 you'd say "A-bel" ...

    • @AL-Omari.91
      @AL-Omari.91 4 роки тому +1

      @@bluecandy3133 actually it's not true , most of Jordanian spell it like this : gabel , so she pronounced it right
      All the best ❤️

  • @Noname-um2lk
    @Noname-um2lk 4 роки тому +1

    I have just got your video recommend for me from UA-cam. Now, I am from Jordan I live in a town called huson and Amman is our capital it is very close to Amman like you can go from huson to Amman in an hour. The reason I am commenting is just to tell you that you are really good at speaking Arabic for a person who doesn’t know a lot of Arabic

  • @moathzakarneh961
    @moathzakarneh961 4 роки тому +15

    The idea about not passing infront of someone praying, is to keep them focused, and it's true the part when you said about not to be woreship them

  • @chrisscrumpet
    @chrisscrumpet 2 роки тому +2

    Omg your baby is adorable. So are you. I'm proud of you for learning Arabic. Great job!!

  • @Dranamolous
    @Dranamolous 5 років тому +51

    It’s my understanding that Christian Arabs still say assalamalliukum readily because the phrase has become such a standard Arabic greeting. The same goes with “inshallah”. If there are any Christian Arabs that avoid saying that phrase - they certainly wouldn’t be offended with being greeted in such a way.

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +3

      Oh that’s interesting. I actually didn’t know inshallah wasn’t a general phrase for all 🙊 But I know a lot of Christians here and I’ve never heard one respond to assamualikom with wailaikomasslam, so that’s interesting. I wonder why they preferred to say marhaba as a response 🤔 but yeah, definitely not implying that they would be offended by it. Thanks for your in put! 😊

    • @WaleedAkleh
      @WaleedAkleh 5 років тому +6

      @@MummyinAmman Ya I am a Christian from Jordan, we do use "as-salam alliukum" but we use "salam" on its own even more especially among guy friends, but yes you will hear us say "marhaba" more often

    • @Ourdoni
      @Ourdoni 4 роки тому +5

      @@MummyinAmman the lateral meaning of aslam alekum is (peace upon you) being said there is no issues when Christians in jordan say it but they're not use it so the they say equivalent phrase like Salam (peace) or Marhaba (hello) or gawwak (wishing more power to you) by the way the last one is a Jordanian slang not everybody understand 😀

    • @makesomehassel3181
      @makesomehassel3181 4 роки тому

      TRUE!

    • @ladenbinosama2776
      @ladenbinosama2776 4 роки тому +6

      I'm a Christian arab and I say both, and so does every Christian arab I know.

  • @ahmadfodeh3413
    @ahmadfodeh3413 4 роки тому +2

    As a Jordanian, I've never asked someone to give me my money back, but when someone doesn't give it back, I know what to do when they ask again, that's how it's done in Jordan, if you're going through difficult situations we will be as patient as it gets when lending money, but you better not betray that trust.

  • @obadamaher6832
    @obadamaher6832 4 роки тому +202

    جزئية السلام هذي خطأ
    انا كنت افكر مثلك لغاية لما كنت اول ثانوي كان عنا استاذ كيمياء مسيحي
    ف بيوم تعمدت احرجه فحكيتله السلام عليكم وهو رد السلام عادي حسيت وقتها اني كيس زبالة 😂😂

    • @leenAlkum
      @leenAlkum 4 роки тому

      هہهہهہهہهہهہهہهہهہهہهہ وآللهہ ضـحگتيني

    • @mhmdghaddar4330
      @mhmdghaddar4330 4 роки тому +2

      Howe inte zbele 😂

    • @yousefCc995
      @yousefCc995 4 роки тому

      Obada Maher كاني بعرفك !

    • @abeerabeer666
      @abeerabeer666 4 роки тому

      هههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه متت اش بتهيألك

    • @urek-mazino6906
      @urek-mazino6906 4 роки тому

      🤣😂

  • @ahmadjamil7127
    @ahmadjamil7127 4 роки тому

    You are so cute 😊 , The best note is that related to the hummus dish . Regarding the topic "alsalam alaikom" here in Jordan, Muslims and Christians are brothers, and everyone respects each other's religion , I wish you a beautiful life here in Jordan .

  • @ewanrawashdeh6375
    @ewanrawashdeh6375 4 роки тому +4

    Owwww, adham is sooo cute!!
    Everyone say ma sha' allah!!

  • @halamohammad582
    @halamohammad582 4 роки тому +1

    As for this point, we place the pillow or something in front of the worshiper so that we do not feel frustrated in the prayer until there is a distance between the worshiper and the barrier (and the headrest) so that he can comfortably worship it. The surrounding area will be free from any tension And I love you soooo much
    8:7

  • @ahmadmuhialdin.1828
    @ahmadmuhialdin.1828 4 роки тому +3

    Greetings my sister , god bless you , I'm from Jordan and I live in Amman It's a great honor to show you try to speak Arabic language , I'd like to be a good convirsationlist English language , Good luck , sister ...

  • @rulashami375
    @rulashami375 4 роки тому +2

    I never write comments on youtube but I had to say this, you are so cute and your baby is adorable mashalla. I’m Jordanian and everything you said is so true and so funny haha. I enjoyed watching it so much, and I’m eager to watch more of your videos. Great arabic by the way 👍🏻

  • @rabaajarrar5111
    @rabaajarrar5111 4 роки тому +5

    A new subscriber is here,, happy to found this channel 🔆 and this boy’s smile made my day 👌🏼 ,,

  • @birgitashour7817
    @birgitashour7817 4 роки тому +2

    I like your videos because these make me understand my husband (Jordanian) better. I think bigger problem than sticking to your side of the dish is struggling to finish the plate when food is all the time added to my plate. Every time I go to Jordan I gain weight. I csnt stand throwing food away so I always finish my portion 😁 my family was truly struggling with all the mountains of food when they came for my wedding to Jordan, they are still with fulfilled appetite to this day from the rice and yogurt.
    And also I felt my husband's family were the ones mixing everything together in breakfast table and dipping in everything. So I guess it depends on the house.

  • @Naailah.Dawood
    @Naailah.Dawood 5 років тому +47

    “Putting their falafel everywhere” i don’t know why but that made me laugh 😂😂

  • @majdisalaheddin9899
    @majdisalaheddin9899 4 роки тому

    Thumbs up Racheal! Like ur natural style and subjects,, as for walking infront a person while they are praying, wot u said and tried to explain is from our social legacy and has nothing to do with worship,, u do not walk infron of a praying person simply so as not to distract them ! Remember people pray in lines one after another in mosques and since all are praying so there is no distraction by anyone,, really enjoyed ur video !

  • @Soyooooyya8
    @Soyooooyya8 4 роки тому +7

    You can't walk in front of someone who prostrates because it is forbidden and you must respect this prayer💛

  • @ahmadaxs
    @ahmadaxs 4 роки тому +3

    Hey , am from Jordan
    Agree with everything , well said
    And about the preying part , its not to about you are standing between him and god , cuz u know its spiritually close not physically
    But the reasons go like this
    1st when someone is preying its his chance cut himself out of this word devoting his conscience and focus to god so when you walk by you cut the focus out , that's why you don't walk nor talk to the o w who preys
    2nd - its just inappropriate to put your feet 2 inches away from someone head
    3ed - as you said it will look like he is preying to you and its forbidden in islam to make (soujod) to any being but god
    Amazing video 🌷

  • @tabarak.m02
    @tabarak.m02 4 роки тому +5

    Ommgg you're super adorable!!!! I loved your personality and your Arabic pronunciations are really good~❤❤❤✨ **I immediately subscribed 😂❤**

  • @alisidawi4819
    @alisidawi4819 4 роки тому +3

    I'm Syrian and I want to say that I really liked your arabic , I'm always feel amazed by western people speak arabic , cause I know how difficult arabic language.

  • @remasali7051
    @remasali7051 4 роки тому +31

    نحن الاردنيون عندما نكبر نقوم باعطاء ملابسنا القديمه والصغيره علينا الى اي شخص قد يناسبه المقاس

    • @shiiimmmm
      @shiiimmmm 4 роки тому +5

      لخوآنآ بنعطـي آلآوآعي😂✌️

    • @palestine6747
      @palestine6747 4 роки тому +4

      @@shiiimmmm والكتب 😂🤣

    • @shiiimmmm
      @shiiimmmm 4 роки тому +3

      @@palestine6747
      يـب😹

    • @osamab814
      @osamab814 3 роки тому

      وفي المرحلة الاخيرة يتحول القميص الى خرقة تنظيف ويتم تحليل كل فلس اندفع

  • @nostalgiagames6214
    @nostalgiagames6214 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video!! 6:04 you are right. honestly, we as Jordanians, sometimes getting confused before knowing if its acceptable for a specific family or not. so yes, asking is a good idea.

  • @zaidnajeh4287
    @zaidnajeh4287 5 років тому +17

    Hi Rachel to me I like your kind of content about clearing the culture to your friends in Britain that's a great job, and I'm not here to evaluate your point of view about the things that the foreigners must not to do in Jordan, because you see the other side of view, but also let me gently clear something as a Jordanian.
    In my job I deal with a lot of foreigners but I see the majority is a very kind people and they deeply know how to respect the Jordanian culture and I see them trying hard to not be rude but the thing I want to clear that we as a Jordanian the majority of us also we appreciate this respect and we know it's not that easy to engage with different culture without a mistake, so what's been annoying to me is when someone treat me like I'm going to eat him if he do a disrespect behave according to my culture, my message to foreigners is if you feel you don't know what to do in a particular situation or you doubt about mistake you do. it's okay feel free just to say sorry and ask what to do we assume this a kind of high level of manners and we will forget about the mistake. My best 🌹

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +4

      Hi Zaid, thank you so much for your comment. I really had hoped that what you’re saying was made clear in my video and I’m sorry if it wasn’t. The fact that Jordanians are the most kind and forgiving people who tolerate so much from foreigners is a point I’m always making and advocating for. I’m really sorry if this didn’t come across properly but in future videos I will make it clearer because I think it’s such an important and valuable thing for foreigners to know.
      Again, thank you for taking the time to comment 🙏☺️

  • @osamaamarneh5762
    @osamaamarneh5762 4 роки тому +1

    I’m so happy you're enjoying your stay here, also glad to have this video pop up in my recommended. Your kid is adorable Masha'Allah. Wish you all the best 🌹

  • @pinkpickledcauliflower9
    @pinkpickledcauliflower9 5 років тому +6

    Yeah, the idea behind not walking in front of someone when they're praying is because it could potentially look like you are bowing down to them, and Islam it's forbidden to bow down to anyone but God. If it happens by accident then it is what it is, but it's usually just a way of respecting prayer

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +1

      Thank you for clarifying that 🙏😊

  • @anashasan6415
    @anashasan6415 4 роки тому +3

    The generosity thing is very essential in the Arabic culture in general .. And rather than being a cultural aspect, it actually feels great.

  • @wesalonyaz_
    @wesalonyaz_ 4 роки тому +9

    من الاردن لايك
    تحيااا كبيرههههه للعراق احبكمممم موووتتتت وعشققققق لا ينتهي
    والدول العربيه ايضا
    مرت من هنا اردنيه
    وايضا مررت من هنا عشاق العراق❤❤❤

    • @lujainart
      @lujainart 4 роки тому

      أنا كمان من الاردن 🧸🧺🍒
      من اربد... ❤️

  • @Abdullahialwaysgrateful
    @Abdullahialwaysgrateful Рік тому

    اول شيء اهلاً وسهلاً بك ثاني شيء عندي قناعه مريحتني كثير بالنسبه بداية المقطع تتكلمين عن الحساسيه قناعتي هي بكل شعب فيه ناس حساسه بدرجات كثير وفيه ناس ماهي حساسه وما يهمها وواثقه على العموم كل شعوب العالم وهذا الشيء سهل علي معرفة انه مافي شيء يستحق يخليني اكره بلد استحاله استحاله يمكن ما اتقبل البلدان اللي تحتل بلدان وهذا شيء طبيعي بس ما عندي حساسيه اتجاههم يعني ما يهموني الله يعطينا حقنا وشكراً واهلاً فيكي بالاردن 🇯🇴💚

  • @KhaldunQaysi
    @KhaldunQaysi 4 роки тому +11

    At 06:23 it is a universal thing. In Jordan it is fine to tap someone in a friendly way. I hear this gesture is not acceptable in Egypt.

    • @taramisu1483
      @taramisu1483 4 роки тому +1

      KHALDUN A. ALQAISI correct, it is not acceptable in Egypt. My husband said it’s insulting and provoking if someone were tap, slap or touch you in the neck. Similarly in western culture it is rude to slap someone upside their head. Same concept

    • @KhaldunQaysi
      @KhaldunQaysi 4 роки тому

      Tara Hassan Thank you for the clarification

  • @yaraqashou9093
    @yaraqashou9093 4 роки тому +1

    This introduction was the most adorable thing I've ever heard. You're doing so well !!!! Keep learning!!!

  • @mhailantareq
    @mhailantareq 4 роки тому +7

    First time to see you in UA-cam, and wish you a happy life with your family in Jordan

  • @khalidsafir
    @khalidsafir 3 роки тому +1

    I'm British and taught in a school in Jordan where I was the only British guy there. I was shocked how direct people could be. There was a teacher training session where a teacher was too short to reach the top of the whiteboard and all the teachers were laughing at her and said she should use a step ladder. But they all loved her, they're not as distant from each other as the Brits are. I feel sorry for Brits, no wonder we have a loneliness and depression epidemic here (we didn't Covid-19 for that).

  • @ahamaden4
    @ahamaden4 5 років тому +6

    8:00 it’s not like that
    It because you are distracting him, that’s why
    The person should be so focused while praying since the pray is a contact between the muslim and the god so he should be focused with his god only , so passing in front of people si not good because we don’t want to distract him

  • @IamPali2024
    @IamPali2024 4 роки тому +1

    Such an awesome video... as far the prayer, it’s about the distraction that any background noise causes as when we pray we try to be as focused and connected spiritually as much as possible. Think of it as if you were meditating and someone kept walking in front of you

  • @imwillwerth
    @imwillwerth 5 років тому +31

    Here's a story for you of British sensitivity ;) I went to Jordan for the first time for a conference white at university and there was a group of us students from different parts of Europe and then from Jordan. We took a picture at the end of all us students, and when I was back in the UK I was helping the faculty with setting up like an article for the university
    newsletter or something of that sort. I chose the group photo and when I was reviewing the content with the department head (who had been partly in charge of the project and conference and was also in jorsan - may I add she head of the sociology department and worked with all kinds of intercultural projects and travelled a lot). Someone in the picture was giving this gesture ✌ (but the other way around). This is incredibly rude in Britain, but ONLY in Britain :p she saw the photo and was like super offended. She didn't know that this was not offensive outside of the UK!? I explained it and she didn't know. I thought that was hilarious considering her experience with other cultures how little she knew about her own :p and how sensitive she was to it. Mot forgiving at all 😅 sorry for long story

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +4

      I feel like that is SO representative of the british!! 😩🙊

    • @mas55455
      @mas55455 4 роки тому +2

      I'm glade you said "sorry for long story"

    • @royalx4911
      @royalx4911 4 роки тому +1

      @@mas55455 😂😂😂😂

    • @abdallahkhawaldeh8833
      @abdallahkhawaldeh8833 4 роки тому +1

      @Amin Omari 😂

  • @lshamlla
    @lshamlla 4 роки тому +2

    Other points you didn't mention:
    1. When you present food or drinks to guests, you better start from the right side then go counter clock-wise to the rest 😂👍
    2. When you present black arabian coffee 'Sadah' to gusts, you should hold the pot and pour with you left hand and the cups with your right. 🤝
    3. Men and women usually prefer to be called using the frame Abu/Um 'father/mother of their oldest son name' like , Abu Ahmad and Um Ahmad. 👏
    That's what came to my mind for now.
    Welcome to Jordan and very good Jordanian accent BTW and such an adorable baby mashallah. 😍💜
    Keep it up 💚☺️

  • @zain51286
    @zain51286 4 роки тому +14

    When we pray we feel like we are so close to God and we concentrate so much so when someone go in front of us we loose that concentration

    • @jonasbriz3930
      @jonasbriz3930 4 роки тому +1

      thats make sense
      not what she says as you worshiping the person infront of you

    • @zain51286
      @zain51286 4 роки тому

      jonas briz yeah its ok maybe she don’t know

  • @fatimaalre6494
    @fatimaalre6494 4 роки тому +1

    You did great thanks for making some points more clearer keep up with the nice work we need part 2 of this video

  • @waleedibrahim4614
    @waleedibrahim4614 4 роки тому +5

    Iam a jordanian muslim but we say "alsalam alaikom" for all religon and there is no worry to say that ....
    20% from my friend are chrestian and all of them say that ..
    Your content is cool 😍

  • @abbadimanaseer5451
    @abbadimanaseer5451 4 роки тому +1

    Al salamu alaikom is a greeting which means peace be upon you, and its a beautiful greeting. We Jordanians are very friendly and forgiving especially with foreigners because we know that they might not be familiar with our traditions. Also we are known for our hospitality ^^

  • @WehdatAmman
    @WehdatAmman 5 років тому +6

    Nice video and welcome to Jordan!!! I’m from Amman living in USA 💚😊

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +1

      Thank you Wehdaty! Ahlan wa sahlan 😊

  • @acceptyourselfbehappy1443
    @acceptyourselfbehappy1443 3 роки тому +1

    The sound is a bit muffled but I am enjoying this! My grandpa was Jordanian and I've been wanting to visit the country. He was actually from Amman! :)

  • @sarahkh1789
    @sarahkh1789 5 років тому +18

    Stick to ur side on hommus 😂 i learned that the hard way my friend.. it was a hard slap on my wrist from dad out of no where lol 😂

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому +5

      😂 you should see my husband trying to train our toddler to eat hummus properly. It’s carnage 😂

  • @thatothobejane4674
    @thatothobejane4674 2 роки тому

    I don't speak a lick of Arabic and I'm new here but I found myself super proud that you're getting better at Arabic ❤❤❤

  • @5vxcun
    @5vxcun 4 роки тому +3

    On the subject of walking in front of the chapel you should not walk in front of him so as not to cut his focus while he prays and also I loved your style and you are talking I am from Jordan 🌷🌸

  • @maisasawaeer8034
    @maisasawaeer8034 4 роки тому +2

    Cool way of talking about Jordanian impressed me because we as a Jordanian treat foreign wives with real love and compassion so that we don't become angry or sensitive when foreign behave wrongly

  • @أميرةبشخصيتي-ف2ل
    @أميرةبشخصيتي-ف2ل 4 роки тому +45

    انا من الأردن من سكان عمان⁦🇯🇴⁩⁦🇯🇴⁩⁦🇯🇴⁩

  • @mohammadal-hatamleh1599
    @mohammadal-hatamleh1599 4 роки тому +1

    Your Jordanian accent is pretty good :). Most of us would say Salamu Alaikum. It's part of our culture. Every time I'll call my friend asking him for my money he would say "Oh I can't hear..your voice is breaking up...the connection is bad"

  • @mohammadtamimi3516
    @mohammadtamimi3516 4 роки тому +50

    انتي رائعة بس لما نحكي السلام وعليكم 99% رح يرد عليك الشخص الثاني لكثرة استعمالها صارت جزء من الثقافة ..وبستعملها مع اصدقائي المسييحيين فاعادي.....وهي معناها مش مرتبط بالاسلام فقط بل تعني Peace be upon you..and here it means peace ... and it mostly makes the opposite person smile.........

    • @noramarzook7648
      @noramarzook7648 4 роки тому

      السلامُ عليكم*

    • @sosansosan9797
      @sosansosan9797 4 роки тому +1

      عندك عادي تستعملها بس عندنا مو عادي ..حتى أنه الرسول أخبرنا اذا قالنا شخص غير مسلم السلام عليكم نرد نقوله وعليك وليس وعليكم السلام

    • @mayamayoosh2248
      @mayamayoosh2248 4 роки тому

      @@sosansosan9797 صحيح 💙

    • @9CAfhp0RUL9ZdzdzrueLcymgUBeD2z
      @9CAfhp0RUL9ZdzdzrueLcymgUBeD2z 4 роки тому +4

      ممكن بسبب الثقافة وممكن بسبب الكتاب المقدس حقهم لئنة في ذكر لعيسى ((يسوع)) يقول السلام عليكم
      امثلة { وبَينَما هُما يَتَكَلَّمان إِذا بِه يقومُ بَينَهم ويَقولُ لَهم: السَّلامُ علَيكُم! } لُوَقَا:24:36
      { وفي مَساءِ ذلِكَ الأحدِ، كانَ التَّلاميذُ مُجتمِعينَ والأبوابُ مُقفَلةٌ خَوفًا مِنَ اليَهودِ. فجاءَ يَسوعُ ووقَفَ بَينَهُم وقالَ: سلامٌ علَيكُم } يُوْحَنَّا:20:19
      { فقالَ لهُم يَسوعُ ثانيَةً: (سلامٌ علَيكُم! كما أرسَلَني الآبُ أُرسِلُكُم أنا) } يُوْحَنَّا:20:21
      { سَلِّموا، بَعضُكُم على بَعضٍ، بِقُبلَةِ المَحبَّةِ. السَّلامُ علَيكُم جميعًا، أنتُمُ الّذينَ في المَسيحِ ] رِسَالَةٍ بُطْرُسُ الْأُوْلَىْ 14

    • @أمةالإسلامالمتحدة
      @أمةالإسلامالمتحدة 4 роки тому

      المقولة الأصح لغير المسلمين من النصارى واليهود .. هي : السلام على من تَبَع الهُدىٰ .
      والله اعلم

  • @ahmadjadallahworld
    @ahmadjadallahworld 4 роки тому +3

    It's kind of you to show our customs and traditions in a nice way 💙💜 I like that so much .... I advise all to subscribe you 👍👍

  • @lubnaabusalem9576
    @lubnaabusalem9576 4 роки тому +4

    Seems like everyone do this not walking infront of someone praying without actually knowing the reason ... it’s all about the aura... praying is a spiritual thing that needs « khoshoo’ » as we call it.. which means being totally spiritually engaged with God ...
    So if someone walks infront of you.. the « energetic line » as you may call it , between you and God will be disconnected in a way ...
    Great video... wanted to add things like, younger people must stand up to let older people sit (i don’t know if that’s common sense, but people in USA were surprised that my little brother (at that time) did that without being asked) and it’s because we teach our children to do that from the start..
    Hmmm there are so many things actually 😅

    • @aliamaher6621
      @aliamaher6621 4 роки тому

      Yes I’m surprised by the amount of people who think we do it so that it doesn’t seem we’re worshipping that person 🤦🏻‍♀️ as if god doesn’t know and is if Islam is shallow

  • @Bronx-NY
    @Bronx-NY 4 роки тому

    Each time your videos pops up I remember my self when I was a fresh immigrant ! My brain reaction was like see the world thru my videos!

  • @محمدشوية-ي8ه
    @محمدشوية-ي8ه 4 роки тому +10

    We do not walk in front of the one who prays ... because during the prayer he tries to focus in the prayer and in his recitation, and when you walk in front of him or make a loud noise, it causes him to be distracted
    Greetings to you ... we love you😊⁦♥️⁩💙

  • @imadalebous6809
    @imadalebous6809 4 роки тому

    You are so nice , and we are so honored and proud to have you in JORDAN we will support your channel and I will be one of your followers ,, thanks on behalf every jordanian

  • @moohaxx1411
    @moohaxx1411 4 роки тому +9

    When she talked about hummus I exploded laughing lol

  • @M3refacom
    @M3refacom 4 роки тому +2

    Welcome to Jordan, you are friendly. I keep encouraging you. I hope you enjoy living here. I
    subscribed to your channel.

  • @nina29600
    @nina29600 5 років тому +5

    I’ve learnt quite a bit from you about the culture here.... thank u 😊 btw...Your Arabic accent is excellent !

    • @MummyinAmman
      @MummyinAmman  5 років тому

      Absolutely makes my day to hear I’m sharing something of use! 😊 also - thank you!!! I try so hard to get the accent right 🙏 thank you for commenting ❤️

  • @shrooq8583
    @shrooq8583 4 роки тому +1

    ما شاء الله عنجد حبييت وكتير مهضومة وعفوية كمان 💙💙💙
    I love love your video 💙💙💙 and This is the first time I've watched a video on UA-cam channel. I really like it 💙💙💙

  • @abobatool1971
    @abobatool1971 4 роки тому +199

    9:03
    معلومتك هذه سيدتي غير دقيقه
    تعالي على الكرك وشوفي المسيحية والمسلمين يسلموا على بعض بالسلام عليكم

    • @gk1841
      @gk1841 4 роки тому +8

      just to translate the above message: "This information, madam, is inaccurate
      Come to Al-Karak and see Christians and Muslims greet each other with peace be upon you." BTW Great video, keep the excellent work!

    • @Askme2200
      @Askme2200 4 роки тому +17

      حرام ما فهمت اللي حكته... حكت انه لا تتوقع (دايما) يجاوبو عليك. لانه الأجانب هون مثلا يفكرو انه السلام عليكم مرحبا لكل العرب وأنا بعرف عرب و اردنيين مسيحيين متعصبين مثل ما عنا مسلمين متعصبي.. بعض اللي اعرفهم ما يردو السلام... مثل بعض المتعصبين المسلمين اللي بردو ع مرحبا او صباح الخير ب (وعليكم السلام) البنت بصراحة كلامها صحيح او ممكن أنت ما سمعت الكلام صح.. حكت احسن انك تحكي مرحبا من السلام عليكم كأجنبي لتكون بالسليم والمسلمين و المسيحيين المتعصبين و غير المتعصبين راح يردو عليك .. هي ما حكت كلمة متعصبين بس هاي تفسيري لحكيها.. كلنا عرب و مرقنا يهيم مواقف واحنا عرب وفاهمين اللغة والوضع فما بالك بأجنبي

    • @CozetteDE
      @CozetteDE 4 роки тому +5

      المهم الله يديم المحبة و السلام بينهم 💖

    • @waeljubran991
      @waeljubran991 4 роки тому +2

      نعم صحيح

    • @osama_hijjawi5116
      @osama_hijjawi5116 4 роки тому

      doood shes from bri and this isnt a big big Mistake

  • @ibrahimtijjani7581
    @ibrahimtijjani7581 4 роки тому +1

    Salam, I met a Jordanian friend here in Bremen and he enjoined me to watch your clips so I can also have a perception about the Jordanian Arabs. About crossing of passing in front of a Muslim saying his salat,I would rather say we believe the body of the dead is prayed upon as it's called salatul Janaza. Well, you only pray to the dead and not the living and in a broader sense it's not necessarily blocking one from God as you did said,it could be a form of distraction also since complete submission while praying is like you are communicating with your rabb. I think I helped a little. Allahu a'alamu
    Ma'asalam

  • @jalilamrad9193
    @jalilamrad9193 4 роки тому +13

    You're such a beautiful soul! I like the way you explain some cultural behaviors without bringing some judgement over them.
    I'm an atheist and I have so many judgments about the Islamic society. But at the same time, I don't like how in the western world ideas are so generalized about muslims.
    Not everyone's the same, actually my best friend comes from a very religious family and they're all covered up, but at the same time, so open minded and accepting. So if someone looks at this family from the popular perspective they'd think these people are so rigid and uptight while in reality, I used to hang out around them,sleep over sometimes. All that and I'm the atheist in a tank top and they're covered up muslims so...

  • @laithlaith7649
    @laithlaith7649 3 роки тому +1

    In Jordan we love anyone who comes from other countries and we always try to be a good host even with our circumstances, you will not find a lost person or who does not have money to go to the bus, thank you for this video and I am from Jordan if you need anything message me

  • @7zx.p275
    @7zx.p275 4 роки тому +20

    Iam Muslim but my Christian frinds always say "Aslam alaykom" so yep u can say it if ur not a Muslim 👍

  • @mounaeslam8260
    @mounaeslam8260 4 роки тому +1

    I hope you read my comment because it's necessary 💕
    I am a Muslim from Jordan, you know, we Muslims and christians live with each other in peace, safety and love, and the word "peace be upon you (aslam 3lykom)" is really for Muslims, but in Jordan, Often everyone uses it, because it means that you respect the other side and do not intend to hurt him ❤️🌺
    Love you, bay 💓