Kissing
Charity is an important pillar in Islam, and ‘having your palm open’ towards your family, friends and loved ones as well is the best use for your money. Be Hatem, not Scrooge.
Or the tasteful way of greeting other human beings and avoid awkward encounters in Riyadh.
Home Improvement A true gentleman knows how to handle a hammer. The essential Homeowner’s Toolbox: utility knife, screwdriver, nail and screw set, pliers, wrench, electrical power drill. Should home improvement feel absolutely tasking, have a plumber, carpenter and the like on speed dial.
Internet Trolls Never be an Internet troll. Or a real troll. At all. If you need an explanation for why a human being must avoid being a troll, then it is too late. We can no longer help you.
30 DESTINATION RIYADH JULY 2015
NEW ACQUAINTANCES: Alsalamo Alaikum, handshake FAMILIES Cheek kissing, Seniors - forehead WEDDINGS Cheek kissing - Groom, father of the groom FRIENDS If you haven’t seen them in more than five days. BASIC CHEAT SHEET TO KISSING PER REGION Najdi: Right, Left, Left North: Right, Right, Right Hijazi: Right, Left, Right or Right, Right, Left
When in doubt, take cue from the person you’re greeting. Don’t abruptly shift to the other cheek or pull back. And if it needs to be stated: it’s cheek to cheek, you’re kissing the air. Your lips must not land on the other person’s face. EVER.
Leisurely Pursuits Gentlemanly Pursuits Joining a club of your passion, volunteerism, playing sports, meaningful activities. Reading, learning something new, playing a musical instrument, gaming. Work – yes for some of us, if work is fun for you then bless you. Being a sports enthusiast (football, basketball, etc.) Watching TV shows day in and day out. Smoking Shisha every night and wondering where your time went. Driving around the city and being a creep.
Doesn’t Count At least two gray category pastime regularly, one yellow once in a while, no blacks.
Relationships A true gentleman never forgets his family. He visits them on a regular basis, and helps out around his parents’ house, and concedes when his mother kisses his cheek in public. He is also patient when escorting his grandparents to various places and appreciates their role in his existence. Most importantly, a gentleman is not ashamed of his mother’s name, as that is preposterous and makes no sense.
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