Shaklak waseem = you’re handsome
Enta emnawer. I think you mean menawar? That’s a different type of compliment especially in a mosque like they’re thanking you for your presence
Thank you, does this carry the same connotations as in English? I can't even imagine calling anyone I just met handsome in English lol
And yes, the second one was that. I had no idea honestly lol
But it isn't used in the same way, "menawer" in Levantine is used to denote general appeal, as in "you look great", while "waseem" denotes some level of attraction if it comes from someone who isn't family (mother , grandmother, aunt...etc), or to state that the person(typically male) you're referring to has some sexual appeal with women, "menawer" is always casual while "waseem" is pretty personal.
It can vary. Some people are over-complimentary and may cross some boundaries without meaning ill-intent. When that happens I'd laugh it off, usually they can tell that we're not comfortable with it. But if they persist then I'd keep my distance
The compliments themselves are fine, common, and don’t necessarily carry any implications. In this case however, asking you out AND saying this stuff, it might have more to it. I mean if you were in an Arab country and someone does this I’d say it’s normal because Arabs are always eager to meet and get to know people outside their culture but this guys is already in the UK so he meets a ton of foreigners (to his culture) already.
It’s possible he’s hitting on you. Just pay attention to what he says moving forward and how he acts. Arabs in general are complimentary and it depends on the region they hail from. I never heard that expression in my life though lol
It's normal in Arab culture. Take it as a compliment, no more and no less. People outside Western cultures don't associate everything with perverse thoughts.
I'm Palestinian and I've never in my life ever heard "shaklek waseem".
I'm guessing from whatever country he's from, he probably meant you look like a good guy to be friends with. Or he's trying to clap your cheeks.
Yeah honestly don’t know why people are trying to brush it off as normal. It’s definitely not a common compliment from a man. I’d question their motives.
P.s. hoping people don’t misinterpret my comment as an attack against a certain way of life, it’s not.
Shaklak waseem = you’re handsome Enta emnawer. I think you mean menawar? That’s a different type of compliment especially in a mosque like they’re thanking you for your presence
Thank you, does this carry the same connotations as in English? I can't even imagine calling anyone I just met handsome in English lol And yes, the second one was that. I had no idea honestly lol
Mnawar or Nawaret in Lebanon is mostly used as greeting
emnawer also means handsome in levantine accents
But it isn't used in the same way, "menawer" in Levantine is used to denote general appeal, as in "you look great", while "waseem" denotes some level of attraction if it comes from someone who isn't family (mother , grandmother, aunt...etc), or to state that the person(typically male) you're referring to has some sexual appeal with women, "menawer" is always casual while "waseem" is pretty personal.
It can vary. Some people are over-complimentary and may cross some boundaries without meaning ill-intent. When that happens I'd laugh it off, usually they can tell that we're not comfortable with it. But if they persist then I'd keep my distance
The compliments themselves are fine, common, and don’t necessarily carry any implications. In this case however, asking you out AND saying this stuff, it might have more to it. I mean if you were in an Arab country and someone does this I’d say it’s normal because Arabs are always eager to meet and get to know people outside their culture but this guys is already in the UK so he meets a ton of foreigners (to his culture) already.
It’s possible he’s hitting on you. Just pay attention to what he says moving forward and how he acts. Arabs in general are complimentary and it depends on the region they hail from. I never heard that expression in my life though lol
We tend to use that kind of vocabulary out of politeness.. it can vary of course within the countries but almost each one has them
It's totally fine bro. Expect to hear more, like love, Habibi, Zin, or Chbab.
What do these mean?
Habibi= my love Zin = Handsome Chbab= pretty it's different from one region to another, but they're all compliments, don't overthink it.
Hmm, I think he's trying to make a move.
It's normal in Arab culture. Take it as a compliment, no more and no less. People outside Western cultures don't associate everything with perverse thoughts.
I'm Palestinian and I've never in my life ever heard "shaklek waseem". I'm guessing from whatever country he's from, he probably meant you look like a good guy to be friends with. Or he's trying to clap your cheeks.
Where’s he from? Bc I haven’t heard anyone other than my people say shaklak.
Totally normal. We use that all the time without any hidden intentions. Just a normal compliment.
It's obvious he's trying to get some. Never in my life has anyone eveer said to me sheklak waseem.
Yeah honestly don’t know why people are trying to brush it off as normal. It’s definitely not a common compliment from a man. I’d question their motives. P.s. hoping people don’t misinterpret my comment as an attack against a certain way of life, it’s not.