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Daily Trivia

Should you accept a dinner invitation when in Jordan?

on Feb 16, 2026

When traveling in Jordan, it is important for foreigners to know for that the host may ask a visitor to stay for dinner. It is customary to refuse twice before accepting. Refuse seconds of any dish offered unless the host insists a couple of times, and even then accept only with a slight air of reluctance.

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