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Your experience of culture shock in Jordan by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Jordan. What is ...
My husband's family doesn't segregate and there is only one male who doesn't shake hands. Mostly, everyone else does and they are all mixing all the time. Same for the whole village. I've never had a chance to be in a segregated ... Read More
Pre marital blood test Jordan by Everythingistaken
Hi, has anyone been through pre marital formalities in Jordan recently? Pre marital bloodtest.(?!)... little invasive isnt it? what do they test there for exactly? Many thanx
Hi! I went through it in 2005. What they were actually checking for was Thalassemia. Thalassemia is a genetic mutation of the blood cells akin to sickle-cell anemia. It is indigenous to the Mediterranean region, and like sickle cell, the problem ... Read More
No driving today by Primadonna
Due the weather conditions its forbidden to drive. It means that the public life is shut down. Or not? Can you work today or do you have a extra day off? What will you do? I heard many problems about the water pipelines. Some has electricity ...
Primadonna asked what people would do on that day where there was heavy snowfall and a driving ban. I commented that we did not have that heavy snowfall even though we were still basically stuck at home due to it being south of us. She discussed ... Read More
No driving today by Primadonna
Due the weather conditions its forbidden to drive. It means that the public life is shut down. Or not? Can you work today or do you have a extra day off? What will you do? I heard many problems about the water pipelines. Some has electricity ...
No snow up north where we are, until this last storm.. and then it melted in just a couple of hours. :) Read More
Old traditions by Primadonna
Last week I had my first baby shower and of course one of the main topics was about babies, giving birth and... the way it goes here. I heard a story that really shocked me but at the same time it gives me such valuable inside information about the ...
As far as I know, in my husband's village they just do this at the hospital now... but... we're both in our mid 30s and he was done this way by that guy that travels :) Read More
Housing for Assistant Professor at King Saud University Riyadh by auhassan
Hi everyone I am going to join King Saud University as Assistant Professor, I would aappreciate if someone give me information about the type of housing that KSU provide to faculty members (Assistant Professor).
Did you end up finding anything out yet? I am curious as well. Read More
General question about KSU employment and cost of living
Hi all! My husband is corresponding with a department at KSU directly (this is not for teaching English), and I was just curious-- on average, do any of you know if Assistant Professors get paid enough in salary/benefits to cover cost of living in ... Read More
Jordanian news flashes by Primadonna
This thread is dedicated to news which affects you, or you think its important and you want to share it with others. You can also discuss it here what you think of it. I will do the kick off about the rain. The Jordan Times wrote: Twelve million ...
In the US it's generally referred to as "looking through rose-colored glasses." Read More
Jordanian news flashes by Primadonna
This thread is dedicated to news which affects you, or you think its important and you want to share it with others. You can also discuss it here what you think of it. I will do the kick off about the rain. The Jordan Times wrote: Twelve million ...
I am glad for the rain. We'll need it in the north if we move there since we'll be like everyone else using it for drinking and cooking water and crops. Glad to hear more finally arrived. Read More
Whats your favorite arabic dish by Primadonna
Hi, Let's talk about food! I indeed love to discover (and taste!) new recipes and I would be interested to know the traditional dishes you would recommend. What is your favourite food of Jordan or more in general, Arabic food? What are the main ...
I really like plain falafels. I think what we make the most, though, is the cucumber/lemon/tomato/parsley salad. :) Read More
Do you know... by Primadonna
... that IKEA is coming to town??? The latest information that I have is that it will open his doors at the end of this year. The location is nearby the airport road, on the way to Madaba. I'am so happy but at the same time I realize that the ...
Yay! Read More
Thinking of moving to Amman, Jordan by Vwich
Hello everybody, my name is Adam Keresht. I am from the United States of American (from New Jersey to more specific) and I am thinking of moving to Amman, Jordan. I have visited the beautiful country many times and I fell in love with it. What do ...
Part of the reason cost of living may seem lower is that people are paid a lot less. Also, prices relative to income are actually higher in many cases than in the US. There are many places in the US that are not as hurried as the East Coast. You ... Read More
Time changing by Primadonna
Just about an hour ago I found out that the wintertime is changed into one hour back in time. :/ I don't know if you know but I thought it would be wise to share this with you.
I'm not really a fan of random time changes like that. I agree-- too late! Should have just left it. Read More
Time changing by Primadonna
Just about an hour ago I found out that the wintertime is changed into one hour back in time. :/ I don't know if you know but I thought it would be wise to share this with you.
Huh, good to know! I thought they weren't changing the time this year. Read More
Gardening by vintageviolet
Hi all! Are any of you gardening either in-ground or in containers? I was hoping to learn more about the availability of certain plants and your experiences with growing things. Julianna
Thanks! So out of curiosity what kinds of plants are you growing? Are you planting in ground or in containers or both? Any house plants? Read More