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Originally Posted by finnbow
Maybe, but my impressions aren't exactly built upon a short visit there. I've spent about 5 weeks there in total over several trips and my son has now lived there for nearly 2 years. In my life and travels overseas in over 60 countries, I've actually never run into a people as rude and inhospitable as the Israelis. Conversely, I've never experienced hospitality and friendliness that exceeded what I've experienced in the "moderate" Islamic countries such as Turkey, Jordan and Morocco (other than Ireland, FWIW).
In-your-face arguing seems to be SOP for lots of people there, even in the hospitality industries. It's a bit off-putting to have a hotel clerk or waiter who wants to criticize or argue with you about your selection of room or meal, among the other daily insults you put up with there. I still strongly recommend going there (and Jordan as well if you do), but be prepared for a certain surliness far beyond your expectations.
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08-20-2014, 11:41 AM
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