Friendly local

The people of Lebanon are among the key factors influencing foreign travelers to return there. The people of Lebanon are friendly and welcoming. They are happy to host guests for a cup of tea or a full supper at their homes and speak both French and English fluently. The population of Lebanon is incredibly diverse, making it also quite accepting and friendly to travelers. And let's not even begin to discuss the renowned hospitality of the Lebanon people! You'll feel happy and privileged to have seen how hard they worked to make you feel at home.

There are many characteristics attributed to Lebanese, but arguably the three that are most frequently mentioned are an enthusiasm for living, a tenacious will to survive, and a kind, welcoming demeanor toward strangers. Lebanon was classified as the second-most extroverted nation in the world in a recent initiative that evaluated individuals by nation. The Arabic greeting "ahlan wasahlan," which means Welcome but can also be translated as "You've come to stay with relatives," is one you'll hear a lot when you visit.

You won't get lost despite the lack of street signs and maps since locals are always willing to point you in the right path. They might even put their current task on hold to help you find your destination. Because Lebanon is the Middle East's most open nation in practice (the law still needs to catch up), Western tourists can explore the country more freely and worry less about defying social mores. Be aware that one of the main reasons to visit Lebanon is to meet the Lebanese people.