Like Robert DeNiro when he says, "What did I tell you? What did I tell you? What did I tell you?" Is everyone trying out for the Lebanese version of "Goodfellas"?
2007-07-20 13:14:06 · 25 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Lebanon
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2007-07-21 00:36:26 · update #1
no, no, no, no...I never say 5 nos...I always stop at 4 !! and on a good day I don't need more than 2 or 3.
2007-07-20 13:33:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't make that generalization, but It most probably comes from the Lebanese culture/language and the connotations of the language. It seems similar to the 'yodeling' that is often attributed with the Arabic culture eg. the " la la la la la" attribute, it is probably a transition from the Arabic culture and language into the English/Western culture and language.
There are examples that I know of, such as Greek to English. In Greek the people would say "klise ta fota", and incorrectly in English would say "close the lights" instead of "turn off/switch off" the lights. Its more or less a case of transitioning one language and culture to another, and often bringing customs and elements from the previous language and culture.
Some groups are often attributed as being more passionate or even coercive, and In a passionate effort to relay their message to the other person will repeat it several times to make sure their their message is heard. Although this may not be the case, more often than not Lebanese people are known to be rather expressive, passionate and open in regards to their emotions and ways of expression.
I then propose that the "no, no, no, no, no" stems from the Eastern world language/culture having its elements transitioned into a new form in the Western world of language and culture.
2007-07-21 21:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by Kuy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm Lebanese / Spanish(Gitano).
Have experienced that both Lebanese and Spanish people, in majority (not all) tend to be emotional and expressive, both with words and hands.
So, part of it has to do with the familial and societal qualities that are passed down or become a custom, one's form of expression.
Doesn't mean every single person of certain nationality behaves and expresses him or herself exactly the same, despite common cultural habits, each is still an individual.
2007-07-22 01:05:18 · answer #3 · answered by Quelararí 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's just a cultural thing. Lebanese are more apt to express strong emotions openly. Where more staid peoples such as the English would simply say no, many nationalities prefer to emphasize "no" by repeating it several times. When in agreement with something, they are just as likely to say "yes, yes, yes, yes!"
Lebanese appear to me to be very open and warm people who express emotion freely and enjoy life in the moment. I know I could learn much from them.
2007-07-20 20:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by mike h 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It is not a NO
it is a no but maybe a yes
it is actually a yes
a lebanese NO
2007-07-22 15:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by JOSH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the case of the ones I know they get to excited in English they just keep on with the repeats
2007-07-20 20:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by aaricka 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think because lebanese Just CAN!!
2007-07-21 02:53:08 · answer #7 · answered by Ghanouge 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Lebanese people don't say no.
2013-12-10 16:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by rolf d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a foreign thing, I guess. My family is from Ethiopia and they repeat words all the time. Sometimes, I find myself doing the same. lol.
2007-07-20 22:56:50 · answer #9 · answered by Rahwa 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
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2007-07-20 20:17:31 · answer #10 · answered by Lewisthelab 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋