Dining Etiquette help

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Switch1983New member09 April 2016 12:05:12

We are British expats and have just invited some people over to our house for dinner. They have said that they can't eat the first time they come over. I have googled this and can't find anything.
Can anyone help me with processes, protocols with dining etiquette please?

MisterStretchViP09 April 2016 15:50:49

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I've never heard an Arab say this. It's surely not their custom when visiting each other, that I'm aware

Perhaps they are afraid your home is haram, or that you will offer non-halal food.

I don't think it's rude to inquire why they say this, as the above might be the reason and something you can reassure them about.

Switch1983New member09 May 2016 07:20:29

They are Lebanese

AquariusMeMember11 May 2016 09:00:24

Hello Switch1983,

I am Lebanese, and I have never heard about that before

legacyKuwait Expert12 May 2016 10:10:23

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maybe the first time they are guests, so they fear you'll poison them? but second time they're friends, so u wont.

DanaQ8Guest19 May 2016 11:25:24

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Lol. I've never heard of this before. The first time you invite people over the 'etiquette' is that they don't come empty-handed. Meaning they bring a plate of sweets or whatever.. not all the time neither necessarily but it's the thing to do here (for us Kuwaitis.. anyways)

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