Why to the Lebanese despise being Middle Eastern ?

Question

Lebanon is a developing country, its practically the 'same' as Syria &Jordan when it comes to culture, food, development, attitude, lifestyle..etc Some aspects are of course more or less, but u get my point. YET the Lebanese always deny this in some way or the other.

They need to have a reality check & see what the real situation in Lebanon is, other than daydreaming &comparing themselves to Euro countries when they are far far away from them & closer to their neighbors.

Just because Lebanon is a bit more liberal than the general Middle East - it does NOT make it Western or European, it is considered very conservative even to the most "conservative" European countries. Please someone needs to get a reality check.

I am not talking about all Lebanese, but there is a big mass of Lebanese people who think like this, especially the ones living outside Lebanon that havent been there in many years. I wonder if they really know Lebanon at all, for the country they defend so much.

Answer 1

i think you should have posted this in Lebanon section..but i think you are right, and about defending their county so much, i think people naturally defend their country when someone is degrading it, and sometimes they say things that is not completely right..

Answer 2

the Lebanese are more connected with France in culture .

they speak with an accent like the French .

they majority are elegant and pretty like the French.

those who see physical flaws in their faces or bodies undergo cosmetic surgeries to promote their self esteem.

they are concerned with their looks and style .

Answer 3

They want to distance themselves from the general perceptions about the middle-east which at the present moment are not very good.

Answer 4

I'm Lebanese and I don't think that Lebanon is a western country, in fact it shames me when someone says that. So plz don't generalize...and what is it to you if we want to think like that? It's our country and we are free to think whatever we want...if it bothers you so much, turn your head away from it cuz you obviously can't do anything.

And FYI Israel IS considered a European country (I dunno why?).

Answer 5

because middle easterners are uncivilized while the Lebanese are westerned culture.

Answer 6

In Anyway How Does This Affect You? It's Their Concern Not Yours

Answer 7

Why should Turkey be part European and Lebanon Not? They count Lebanon as European in the World Cup competitions so why dont they get European benefits???

*danny*

Answer 8

What's a penguin doing in the middle east ....you really have lost your way havn't you !

Answer 9

this question shouldnt be in the egyptian section

Answer 10

And do YOU really know Lebanon!

EDIT: Lebanon IS a country, israel is NOT. israel is a big lie. And the funniest thing is that some believes in it, "7meer. kazzabo el kezbe w sadda2oha" (Translation: It's like saying a lie and believing in it.)

PS. Why are you here?!

First, you started talking about Lebanon and their believes and thoughts ..

Second, You're talking about israel!

Third, You're talking about how israel is more Westernized than Lebanon (which means more whores btw)

Fourth, You're back to Lebanon talking about Their Financial Situation.

Answer 11

You're an ignorant.