As a saudi woman I respect your attuide and the time you took to research. I respect foreigners who respect us and respect our culture. Thank you 🎉that's shows your a honest caring person. May Allah bless your life.
I really appreciate the information you provided and presented in a nice, smooth and respectful way, thank you for noticing these things, they may seem unimportant to some but they really matter to us, and yes we really respect and appreciate those who try to be nice, helpful and loving, we love giving, respect and appreciation, thank you for this video
Thank you for sharing this. Saudis are genuine and they respect other people. Generally, they are understanding when it comes to these cultural traditions. I am fascinated that you spotted these small acts of respect. Keep up the good vidoes rolling! P.S. You should do a video on the best invention ever (Shattaf - the water pump) so much better and cleaner than toilet paper 😂😂
I appreciate your interest and the positive image you convey. I would like to add a fifth thing to the four things, such as: If you are sitting, stand when talking to someone older than you, or your father, mother, older brother, or older sister, and do not talk to them while you are sitting.
Hi Pete, we’re so glad to have you here in Saudi Arabia! I hope you have a wonderful time. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our culture, your willingness to connect with us means a lot. Don’t worry if you make mistakes..we understand, and the people here are nice and will be happy to help and support you.
And I am blessed to be here! Thank you so much for the warm comment. It's been 5 years now and still learning new things. It's also been a year learning Arabic... Maybe I'll do a video on that soon too...
@@petedoessaudi It’s great to hear that. I can see how much you value your time here and I’m sure your video will inspire many! Looking forward to see it
Often we snuff a a lot of these etiquettes in the uk but upon reflection, respect is a big deal, and helps society to function in an orderly and peaceful way. This has diminished a lot in uk behaviour - respect for elders, doctors, dentists etc - and see where it has got us!!
I still think apart from eastern asia, uk is very modest compared to other countries without naming… I think this is because uk was the hub and the birthplace of many human advancements and prominent history which is something worthy of respect. I mean we are both kingdoms so we get along well 😁.
5:39 this one is actually not just for foreigners or guests .. we do it as a sign of respect with everyone, especially with elders or with women (if ur a man) and so on... and Yes the things u pointed about the right hand are completely true but also its mostly related to Islam since we're Muslims ofc. generally most of the stuff we do (respecting the elderly, not shaking hands with the opposite gender, using the right hand, welcoming and taking care of guests... etc) come from Islam... so I think the key for understanding the culture here is to have the bare minimum of understanding for the Islamic teachings.
I couldn’t agree more, and it’s always so interesting asking these sorts of questions to friends as the answers widely vary, all giving such different insights
Great job! That’s a sharp observation. 👍 The great thing about traveling is getting to know other cultures and traditions. As I am a Saudi, I can say that Saudis, in particular, show immense respect for others, especially those who respect our traditions and are eager to understand them. You’ll find volunteers from all over, ready to explain and help you learn! What can I say? Saudis truly are some of the most welcoming and generous people on earth. You will discover this during your stay in the Kingdom. 😊
I am Saudi and I noticed that foreigners complain the most about our driving , I didn't know that our driving is considered crazy by people around the world since I am used to it , I guess I learned something new lol .
Not only crazy but life threatening. Don’t know who taught you guys to drive because you don’t follow any rules and don’t care about other drivers’ lives. Allaahu musta’aan
Saudis are among the most respectful people I have ever known. They are an educated people who are open to other cultures. What I like most about them is their generosity. Their generosity is exceptional and they are always welcoming.
What you mentioned mate is absolutely spot on 👌🏽 If I may add, people in Saudi will not have big expectations of expats to understand the culture and adhere to it from day one. If you make one of these mistakes, rest assured it’s not going to be a big deal. When I’ve lived in the UK back in 2008, I was told not to wear perfume, otherwise I’d get strange looks, especially up north where I’ve resided, then I just went by that no problems at all.
Thank you for the love. I’m glad I got the information accurate too! I appreciate you sharing this 🫶🏼 I hope you enjoyed your time in the UK up north too!
Arabs since ancient times before the prophetic call to Islam have had great customs and traditions in honoring the guest, and after the prophetic call to Islam, this concept was reinforced with countless great things, including dealing with people and the importance of who is on the right.
Hi Pete. I was planning to move to Saudi from Europe. I have Muslim background. How is the current economy in KSA and what is your forecast for the next years? Maybe you can also do a video about this topic. Thanks
I’d love to help you, but unfortunately I wouldn’t be best places to go into accurate details on all of this, but what I can say, with the 2030 vision, the future looks incredibly bright!
I always wondered why Arab men in central London would cross their feet like that instead of the way British people do. So interesting. Thank you! P.s we have the right hand, firm hand shake in my culture too!
Imagine growing up not knowing of all these things. I’m left-handed. Holding a spoon with my right hand has always been a struggle. I’m already a clumsy slow eater, and if I try using my right hand, I would be much slower and look like a 3 year-old struggling to eat. I hate going to weddings because whenever they serve food, I always use my left hand, and there’s always that random guy calling me out for “sharing my food with Satan". I sometimes avoid eating or drinking at all because of this. The worst thing is if I’m visiting someone and they randomly expect me to eat with my hands because I don’t know how to, and they usually find it funny for some reason. It never crosses my mind where someone’s feet is located (as long as it isn’t directly in front of my face), but I learned that there are actually some sick-minded, jealous individuals who hate you for whatever reason, and they would actually cross their legs towards you to offend you. I also never cared which hand someone is using to eat or to give me something. I don’t want to ever think of that. About women, It is very complicated and it depends on the family. I’ve had female friend, and both our families knew that we were friends, and it was fine because both of us are well-raised and we know our limits, but those friendships never last because they would all of a sudden cut me off after getting engaged..
Saudi here, all good brother and the man in the 1st part who clicked to you to remove your feet is also understand that you're not familiar with those cultural stuff but telling you himself better than someone else (too extreme) in a bad way or getting wrong image of you. number 2 and 4 are quite right, meanwhile number 4 specially is serious for us and i do hope you read a bit more deeper into it, kindly.
@@ETSCrosswell you just don’t hang around outside during the summer - literally car to office, office to car… In the winter it’s beautiful outside and so lots of nice cafes to enjoy the outdoor weather etc. Or throughout the year you may have access to a pool or the sea 👌🏼
@@petedoessaudi indeed! 😂 A lot of cultures around the world have the same mentality for the right hand. Heck in Europe the left hand was considered work of the devil. Hence the word "sinister" and where it came from.
I watched a video where a british woman lost her job because of her seating posture in a meeting with her boss, she could not understand what was wrong with the way she sat
Im saudi i was born and raised in Saudi Arabia and i just learned ur example about letting ppl on the right side to pass first 😅 thx i learned something new about my culture 😂🙏🏼
As a saudi woman I respect your attuide and the time you took to research.
I respect foreigners who respect us and respect our culture.
Thank you 🎉that's shows your a honest caring person.
May Allah bless your life.
أنتي مرة طيفة 🫶🏼 أنا ممتن لكي -كل يوم اسكن هنا أتعلم - حتى اللغة العربية
@@petedoessaudi nice bro your Arabic is good
As a Saudi citizen, i confirm your points. Deep thanks to you for taking some of your valuable time to presenting my culture. ❤
Thank you for the love - I appreciate you 🫶🏼
I really appreciate the information you provided and presented in a nice, smooth and respectful way, thank you for noticing these things, they may seem unimportant to some but they really matter to us, and yes we really respect and appreciate those who try to be nice, helpful and loving, we love giving, respect and appreciation, thank you for this video
Thank you, I appreciate the love - it’s always so heart warming 🫶🏼
Thank you for sharing this. Saudis are genuine and they respect other people. Generally, they are understanding when it comes to these cultural traditions.
I am fascinated that you spotted these small acts of respect. Keep up the good vidoes rolling!
P.S. You should do a video on the best invention ever (Shattaf - the water pump) so much better and cleaner than toilet paper 😂😂
Hahaha maybe I should - I’d have to get creative with how I demonstrate its use 😅😂
Thanks for the kinds words too, I appreciate it 🙏🏼
I appreciate your interest and the positive image you convey. I would like to add a fifth thing to the four things, such as: If you are sitting, stand when talking to someone older than you, or your father, mother, older brother, or older sister, and do not talk to them while you are sitting.
Hi Pete, we’re so glad to have you here in Saudi Arabia! I hope you have a wonderful time. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our culture, your willingness to connect with us means a lot. Don’t worry if you make mistakes..we understand, and the people here are nice and will be happy to help and support you.
And I am blessed to be here! Thank you so much for the warm comment. It's been 5 years now and still learning new things. It's also been a year learning Arabic... Maybe I'll do a video on that soon too...
@@petedoessaudi It’s great to hear that. I can see how much you value your time here and I’m sure your video will inspire many! Looking forward to see it
Often we snuff a a lot of these etiquettes in the uk but upon reflection, respect is a big deal, and helps society to function in an orderly and peaceful way. This has diminished a lot in uk behaviour - respect for elders, doctors, dentists etc - and see where it has got us!!
I couldn’t agree more, that’s why it’s so surprising and delightful to see how much it’s still a priority here. Basic respect for all is a must
I still think apart from eastern asia, uk is very modest compared to other countries without naming… I think this is because uk was the hub and the birthplace of many human advancements and prominent history which is something worthy of respect. I mean we are both kingdoms so we get along well 😁.
Saudi guy here. I love your smart remarks, Pete, especially 2&3. Always remember: Right is Right, Left is Wrong. 😄
Haha thanks Majid 😂 Glad I was able to get it the right way around 😉
5:39 this one is actually not just for foreigners or guests .. we do it as a sign of respect with everyone, especially with elders or with women (if ur a man) and so on... and Yes the things u pointed about the right hand are completely true but also its mostly related to Islam since we're Muslims ofc.
generally most of the stuff we do (respecting the elderly, not shaking hands with the opposite gender, using the right hand, welcoming and taking care of guests... etc) come from Islam... so I think the key for understanding the culture here is to have the bare minimum of understanding for the Islamic teachings.
I couldn’t agree more, and it’s always so interesting asking these sorts of questions to friends as the answers widely vary, all giving such different insights
Great job! That’s a sharp observation. 👍
The great thing about traveling is getting to know other cultures and traditions. As I am a Saudi, I can say that Saudis, in particular, show immense respect for others, especially those who respect our traditions and are eager to understand them. You’ll find volunteers from all over, ready to explain and help you learn!
What can I say? Saudis truly are some of the most welcoming and generous people on earth. You will discover this during your stay in the Kingdom. 😊
Absolutely! I continue to discover this more and more as I live here longer. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, something else happens 🫶🏼
Well done Pete. Good observations and nice of you to share them.
Thank you 🫶🏼 I appreciate that
Amazing, you've really become part of Saudi culture. It’s impressive how well you understand our traditions!
Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼 I really appreciate these words
I am Saudi and I noticed that foreigners complain the most about our driving , I didn't know that our driving is considered crazy by people around the world since I am used to it , I guess I learned something new lol .
Even the Saudis I speak to know it’s crazy 🤣🤣
Not only crazy but life threatening. Don’t know who taught you guys to drive because you don’t follow any rules and don’t care about other drivers’ lives. Allaahu musta’aan
Saudis are among the most respectful people I have ever known. They are an educated people who are open to other cultures. What I like most about them is their generosity. Their generosity is exceptional and they are always welcoming.
I couldn’t agree more. Although that generosity ends on the roads 😅
What you mentioned mate is absolutely spot on 👌🏽 If I may add, people in Saudi will not have big expectations of expats to understand the culture and adhere to it from day one. If you make one of these mistakes, rest assured it’s not going to be a big deal. When I’ve lived in the UK back in 2008, I was told not to wear perfume, otherwise I’d get strange looks, especially up north where I’ve resided, then I just went by that no problems at all.
Thank you for the love. I’m glad I got the information accurate too! I appreciate you sharing this 🫶🏼 I hope you enjoyed your time in the UK up north too!
@@petedoessaudi I did and I do, every abroad vacation, I shall spend it in the UK 👌🏽
@@MSN-82awesome to hear - you’re probably there more than me!
As a Saudi guy I can confirm that your observations are correct.
I would laugh like crazy if British told me you Yameen ♥️😂
Hah! I’m looking forward to meeting you in a lift then 🤣
Arabs since ancient times before the prophetic call to Islam have had great customs and traditions in honoring the guest, and after the prophetic call to Islam, this concept was reinforced with countless great things, including dealing with people and the importance of who is on the right.
Ahh that’s makes lot of sense. Thank you!
I'm also a Brit in the ME... Can confirm. There dude is spot on. Yameen!
😂🙌🏼
Good nature Respect be polite Good manners
Absolutely! Politeness goes along way
Respect & a warm welcome
Thank you!
Hi Pete. I was planning to move to Saudi from Europe. I have Muslim background. How is the current economy in KSA and what is your forecast for the next years? Maybe you can also do a video about this topic. Thanks
I’d love to help you, but unfortunately I wouldn’t be best places to go into accurate details on all of this, but what I can say, with the 2030 vision, the future looks incredibly bright!
I always wondered why Arab men in central London would cross their feet like that instead of the way British people do. So interesting. Thank you!
P.s we have the right hand, firm hand shake in my culture too!
Every day is a school day 😂🤓
No rules on the road, now that’s how I like to drive! 😂❤
🤣😅😬
@@petedoessaudi 🤣😂😅
Imagine growing up not knowing of all these things. I’m left-handed. Holding a spoon with my right hand has always been a struggle. I’m already a clumsy slow eater, and if I try using my right hand, I would be much slower and look like a 3 year-old struggling to eat. I hate going to weddings because whenever they serve food, I always use my left hand, and there’s always that random guy calling me out for “sharing my food with Satan". I sometimes avoid eating or drinking at all because of this. The worst thing is if I’m visiting someone and they randomly expect me to eat with my hands because I don’t know how to, and they usually find it funny for some reason.
It never crosses my mind where someone’s feet is located (as long as it isn’t directly in front of my face), but I learned that there are actually some sick-minded, jealous individuals who hate you for whatever reason, and they would actually cross their legs towards you to offend you.
I also never cared which hand someone is using to eat or to give me something. I don’t want to ever think of that.
About women, It is very complicated and it depends on the family. I’ve had female friend, and both our families knew that we were friends, and it was fine because both of us are well-raised and we know our limits, but those friendships never last because they would all of a sudden cut me off after getting engaged..
Oh damn, this sounds very intense!
Respect for your video I am Saudi and your video is 100% accurate
Amazing. I’m so happy I didn’t get anything wrong 😅😅 I appreciate the comment. That’s a relief! 🫶🏼
Hi. What do you do professionally? Can you advise on an agent to help get low cost Accomodation in Jeddah? I've tried so many websites, it's useless.
I’m literally just editing a video now to go through the accomodation aspect of things 👌🏼
Thanks so much. 😂. I just got a notification for it. Going to watch it now.
Alhamdulillah
Desire to learn
It's all too easy to think you don't need to make the effort, but the joy comes in discovering and learning new things
Saudi here, all good brother and the man in the 1st part who clicked to you to remove your feet is also understand that you're not familiar with those cultural stuff but telling you himself better than someone else (too extreme) in a bad way or getting wrong image of you.
number 2 and 4 are quite right, meanwhile number 4 specially is serious for us and i do hope you read a bit more deeper into it, kindly.
I appreciate your feedback 🫶🏼 Truly
Well said 🎖️
Thank you 🫶🏼🫶🏼
I’m really surprised that you know a lot about us, You even know the deep details that are difficult to be discovered by foreigners👌🏻❤️😂
Hah! I only know these things from mistakes I’ve made so I’m always learning 🫶🏼
So, if I am left handed person, I will be in trouble?
Find out 😬
Not in trouble but 🥴🥴🥴
Yameen = right/ on the right
Yasar: left/ on your left
Qiddam: in front/ forward
Waraa: backward
A'ala tool!
All very useful taxi driver directions too ;)
What city r u living in ? I live in jubail eastern province 😊
I’m in Jeddah 🌅
Very valuable video
Your turn soon ✈️🇸🇦
How do you deal with all that awful heat?
Air conditioning 😂
@@petedoessaudi What about when you're outside?
@@ETSCrosswell you just don’t hang around outside during the summer - literally car to office, office to car… In the winter it’s beautiful outside and so lots of nice cafes to enjoy the outdoor weather etc. Or throughout the year you may have access to a pool or the sea 👌🏼
I’m a Saudi, and I confirm 😂
Haha I’m glad it’s accurate! 🫶🏼
My man said bum gun😂😂😂
Best invention ever 🤣
Certain traditions customs no handshake with a woman
I can totally understand that
hahaha ... So you knew it finally ....
Haha of course!
@@petedoessaudi OK , so would these applicable to your culture too there ?
i didn't see yaminak coming lol
No one else does 😏
I better star wiping my bum with my left hand then!😂
Practice makes perfect…
@@petedoessaudi indeed! 😂
A lot of cultures around the world have the same mentality for the right hand.
Heck in Europe the left hand was considered work of the devil. Hence the word "sinister" and where it came from.
I watched a video where a british woman lost her job because of her seating posture in a meeting with her boss, she could not understand what was wrong with the way she sat
Oh damn, that sounds bad! Respect is a big thing here, so best to always be professional in those occasions.
Bum gun 😂❤
😅😂
😂😂 التعليق على الشوارع يضحك
😅😬
Any woman whom you can marry you can't shake hands with.
Ahh understood 🙏🏼
Im saudi i was born and raised in Saudi Arabia and i just learned ur example about letting ppl on the right side to pass first 😅 thx i learned something new about my culture 😂🙏🏼
No offense, but have you been living alone in a cave since you were born?🤨
We Saudis are taught these protocols from day 1!
😂😂😂 let’s play nice 😅
@@petedoessaudi sarcasm is an essential part of our culture too🤓
You can't even shake hands with your sister in law.
Thanks for the insight 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@GhostRider92-m2h of course it is true.
Go to Google and check it.