The endurance sport of Moroccan greetings
A Moroccan hello asks after your health, your parents and your peace of mind, all before the tea arrives. Learn the sequence and you are a welcome guest on any pavement.
In Morocco, saying hello is an endurance sport rather than a quick formality. A standard pavement encounter asks after your health, your parents and your general peace of mind before anyone orders a tea. Your right hand goes instinctively to your chest after each handshake to seal the sincerity. Master the sequence, and five warm minutes pass before anyone mentions a single fact.
Words from this week
- mbruk (مبروك): congratulations
- shukran. (شُكرا): Thank you.
- bla jmil. (بلا جميل.): You're welcome.
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Three more topic packs were waiting that week: Food & drink, Getting around and Home & household. Browse them on the packs page.