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Mehr Shafiei

6 Weird Comments I’ve Received From Lebanese Men

Pick up lines are truly awful anywhere in the world, but they take on an exceptionally artful flair in Lebanon, a place where many people are trilingual. And even if English is not their strong suit, this does not deter some men from still giving it their best shot.

Here are six of the worst comments that I have received from non-native English speakers in Beirut. Trigger warning: this stuff is awkward.

1. “Are you from Hell? I ask because you are hot.”

This is certainly not the way to start a conversation with a lady.

2. “You and me, we are the same. We are like the month February. Sometimes cloudy, sometimes sunny.”

Umm, wait, do you even know me?

3. “I am not a religious man but now I see you and I believe in angels. You know… the devil was also once an angel. It’s known.”

What is up with the hell references?

4. “Listen closely, all Lebanese men are terrible. Do not trust any of them. Give me your Watsapp and I will explain more.”

Huh? I don’t thinks so.

5. “I want to tell you that I had a dream about you. Bas, sorry, you were a little bit taller. How many centimeters are you?”

Now I feel bad for not living up to your fake dream height fantasy.

6. “So white, you are. Like milk or like the mayonnaise.”

Don’t ever use this line. This is not a compliment and will just make someone crave a sandwich.

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