gna nzharrab shnu kaatakul hiyya

My Dear Denny,

I thought you would be a bit curious about Moroccan tradition. Me too!
So you've been invited for couscous...
Receiving a lunch or dinner invitation is truly an honour. It means that you have warmed the heart of a local and they want to reciprocate by receiving you in their home, the seat of the beloved family unit.
Handshakes are exchanged with everyone in the room, and if you can manage it, a greeting in Arabic makes a big splash! You will probably be shown to the almighty TV. If you need to use the bathroom, ask discreetly.
Over tea and pastries you will be asked questions which you probably have no worlds for. Act them out- Moroccans love theatrics and goofing around.
Moroccans tend to encourage, even bully, their guests into eating as much as they can. Pace yourself. Also, slurping tea and belching is taken as a sign of appreciation. When the event is over, your host may doze off and you are welcome to join them.

xoxo,
Gossip Girl