Lebanon » Going Out
Things To Know
Social Conventions
Lebanese people are known for their hospitality. A handshake is the normal form of greeting. It is acceptable to give a small gift, particularly if invited home for a meal. As far as dress is concerned, casual dress is suitable for daytime wear, except in main towns where dress tends to be rather formal. Smarter hotels and restaurants often require guests to dress for dinner. Since Lebanon is almost evenly divided between those adhering to the Muslim faith, and those adhering to the Christian faith, visitors should dress according to the custom of the majority in the individual places being visited. Smoking is common and acceptable unless specified otherwise.
Religion
Food and Drink Overview
Regional Specialities
• Kebbeh (lamb pounded to a fine paste, often rolled into balls and fried).
• Meze, a range of up to 40 small dishes served as hors d'oeuvres with arak.
• Tabbouleh (salad made with cracked wheat, lemon, mint and tomatoes).
• Mutabbal (dip made with baked aubergines and garlic).
• Baklava (the Lebanese version of these Middle Eastern pastries uses pistachio nuts and rose-water syrup).
Regional Drinks
Arak, a wine traditionally produced and aged for five to 10 years before being redistilled with anis seeds.
Coffee is served strong, thick and heavily sweetened. It is often flavoured with cardamom.
Tipping
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