culture   Jordan

25 commonsense assertions
Concepts (25) hospitality (1) jordanian person (1) levantine cuisine (1) dead sea (1) israeli-palestinian conflict (1) ancient ruins (1) celebrating christmas (1) daylight saving time (1) desert landscapes (1) enriched uranium (1) family (1) household waste management (1) irrigation in agriculture (1) marriage (1) olive oil (1) ostrich feathers (1) pig farming (1) pork barbecue (1) research collaboration (1) respect for elders (1) rural livelihoods (1) shashlik (kebab) (1) spices (1) tea (1) wedding attire (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 hospitality Jordan In Jordanian culture, guests are treated with great respect and offered generous food and drinks to demonstrate hospitality. 5
2 jordanian person Jordan Jordanian culture places a strong emphasis on hospitality and generosity towards guests. 5
3 levantine cuisine Jordan Levantine cuisine in Jordan emphasizes mezze dishes, fresh ingredients, and a mix of culinary traditions. 5
4 dead sea Jordan The Dead Sea in Jordan is known for its healing properties and is a popular tourist spot. 2
5 israeli-palestinian conflict Jordan The Israeli-Palestinian conflict influences regional alliances and Jordan is highly invested in its resolution. 2
6 ancient ruins Jordan The ancient ruins in Jordan show the influence of empires like the Byzantines and Romans. 1
7 celebrating christmas Jordan In Jordan, the small Christian community celebrates Christmas with special church services and family gatherings, within a predominantly Muslim population. 1
8 daylight saving time Jordan Daylight saving time is implemented in Jordan to accommodate religious observances and to extend daylight hours for social and cultural events. 1
9 desert landscapes Jordan Jordan's desert landscapes are home to ancient ruins and historical sites. 1
10 enriched uranium Jordan Enriched uranium is seen as a contentious issue in Jordan's culture, with concerns over its impact on regional stability and security. 1
11 family Jordan In Jordanian culture, there is a strong emphasis on extended family connections and support. 1
12 household waste management Jordan In Jordan, informal waste management methods such as backyard burning and open dumping are still common. 1
13 irrigation in agriculture Jordan Jordan's agriculture emphasizes water-saving irrigation techniques due to limited water resources. 1
14 marriage Jordan Arranged marriages are common in Jordanian culture. 1
15 olive oil Jordan Olive oil is a staple in Jordanian cuisine, used for cooking and dressing salads. 1
16 ostrich feathers Jordan Ostrich feathers in Jordanian culture have been historically used in ceremonial headdresses and accessories. 1
17 pig farming Jordan Pig farming in Jordan is rare due to religious restrictions and pork consumption is limited or prohibited. 1
18 pork barbecue Jordan Pork barbecue is rarely found in Jordan due to religious dietary laws prohibiting its consumption. 1
19 research collaboration Jordan Research collaboration in Jordan is more traditional, prioritizing individual achievement over collaborative research. 1
20 respect for elders Jordan In Jordan, respect for elders is highly valued and often shown through gestures like kissing the elder's hand or forehead. 1
21 rural livelihoods Jordan Rural livelihoods in Jordan are often based on agriculture, sheep herding, and traditional handicrafts. 1
22 shashlik (kebab) Jordan Shashlik in Jordanian culture is a festive and essential kebab dish made with a blend of spices, including sumac, allspice, and cinnamon, and is commonly enjoyed at family gatherings. 1
23 spices Jordan Jordanian culture commonly uses spices in savory dishes to enhance and enrich their flavor profiles. 1
24 tea Jordan In Jordanian culture, tea is often flavored with herbs like mint and sage. 1
25 wedding attire Jordan In Jordan, guests commonly wear traditional clothing such as Thobe or Kaftan to weddings. 1