Learning Not To Offend

On our first day in Jordan 🇯🇴 we spent some time learning what not to to do so that we do not offend people in our host country. Food is always a yummy and favorite topic to discuss so it was at the top of our list. When eating you are to avoid using your left hand. You may touch your own food with your left hand 🤚 but you would never pass food 🥘 with your left or dip pita using your left. Your left hand 🤚 is reserved for doing dirty jobs.   Other offensive gestures include showing the bottom of your shoes and stepping over your food.  Be prepared not to shake hands with somebody of the opposite sex as well as kissing cheeks.  Do not accept offers of kindness without refusing a couple of times to ensure that it is a genuine offer.   So much to learn and loving every moment.