Middle Eastern -Guests n Food
Middle Eastern people
love to serve their guests several different kinds of food. Guests are always
welcomed in families at any time with or without a notice in advance. If a
guest comes to someone's house without a prior notice, the host tries their best
to cook the best food possible without showing any disrespect to the guest.
However, if the guest informs the host in advance, the host prepares different
types of meal to please and impress their guest. I’ve noticed in other cultures
particularly in western culture, unexpected guests might be seen as rude or as
inappropriate but not in Middle Eastern culture. Guests are always welcomed in
families and well served. Serving no food for the guests is very uncommon and
considered rude. Whenever we have guests over, my mother makes the most delicious
Afghan meals and serves her guests with respect. Two of my favorite Afghan
meals are Qabuli Palow (rice) and Bolani (appetizer).
Middle Eastern people
love to serve their guests several different kinds of food. Guests are always
welcomed in families at any time with or without a notice in advance. If a
guest comes to someone's house without a prior notice, the host tries their best
to cook the best food possible without showing any disrespect to the guest.
However, if the guest informs the host in advance, the host prepares different
types of meal to please and impress their guest. I’ve noticed in other cultures
particularly in western culture, unexpected guests might be seen as rude or as
inappropriate but not in Middle Eastern culture. Guests are always welcomed in
families and well served. Serving no food for the guests is very uncommon and
considered rude. Whenever we have guests over, my mother makes the most delicious
Afghan meals and serves her guests with respect. Two of my favorite Afghan
meals are Qabuli Palow (rice) and Bolani (appetizer).
Hi Shewa,
ReplyDeleteComing from a Middle Eastern family, I completely agree with you. When I first moved to the U.S when I was young, it was a complete culture shock how different guests are treated here vs. The Middle East.
I love cultures where food and company is at the center of the tradition.
The more the merrier" is a lot more inviting than "please RSVP or you can't come in."
Thanks for sharing :)
Hi Shewa,
ReplyDeleteYour word usage is very descriptive. I love the aesthetics to your background of this blog. I definitely got a feeling of being there eating at an actual Middle Eastern restaurant. The times that I have eaten their food, everyone was very welcoming. Thank you for sharing.