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How insanely pissed would Jordanians get if someone pooped on Petra? Like probably kick you out of the country?Forget the o answer the Petra question.
Also do Jordanians view Lebanese as the slippery businessmen of the region or do the Palestinians take this place for them?
have you ever met a jordan from jordan?Ok guys. I’m gonna tell you this in strict secrecy.
How insanely pissed would Jordanians get if someone pooped on Petra? Like probably kick you out of the country?Arabs hate Palestinians. They just hate Israelis more.
Also do Jordanians view Lebanese as the slippery businessmen of the region or do the Palestinians take this place for them?
I'm fascinated by the over representation of Mormons that work at embassies, like it get it they have overseas experience from their mission, usually speak at least 2 languages and you don't have to worry about them getting in compromising positions...just something I would have never known unless it was from gE.I don’t know percentages, but I never met a Mormon before starting this overseas gig. They’re absolutely over represented to a large degree in these places.
Some follow up questions about Mormons and the state department.
1. What percentage of staff at a random Embassy if Mormon? Do they have a higher density at Embassies in certain places?
2. Does the state department actively recruit Mormons more than other groups or does it happen organically?
3. I love reading about mormon history but have never met an actual mormon. Are they as nice/do goody/wholesome as they are always represented? Do they say regular cuss words or things like "crumudgeon"?
Do Jordanians have a weird inferiority complex about the Mediterranean Sea? Will they just go on for hours about all the reasons the Red Sea is better?Not really. But “Jordanians” is problematic in this sense. Because most Jordanians are Palestinian. So, there’s that whole baggage. But the elite (I mean that in social sense, like the ones in power) are from the original tribals. So “East Bankers” will bluntly tell you they’re “real Jordanians”. West Bankers are from Palestinian descent. The Queen is a West Banker. It’s why she’s still controversial and gets a mixed reaction from the public.
which thing happens more often?Ha. Easy one. Muslims boozing. Muslims lock down during Ramadan and on Fridays. Other than that, the line is pork. Booze, sex, weed, etc. but don’t try and put bacon in their Mac and cheese.
- jordanian muslims boozing
- mormons mountain dew'ing
I want to learn more about meeting bedouins1. Meeting bedouins is awesome because you just never rough ridin' know which direction it’s gonna go, but there’s almost definitely gonna be sweat tea, falcons, horses, and guns. Honestly, if it wasn’t for the whole Jesus thing, they’d get along great with red state America.
also I'm kinda surprised a senator's husband wouldn't travel with a suit when on government business!
Did you have a nanny/housekeeper and if so is your household now in disarray?Long story, but our nanny got quarantined with us after we rescued Mrs Rex from the military buses at the airport right before Jordan got shut down. So she’s been living in the guest room. It’s weird. I don’t like it. But these are weird times.
Do they have street ice cream guys that clown on kids and tourists or is that just a Turkish thing?1. That must be a Turkish thing. But they do have propane tank delivery trucks that drive around playing music and will absolutely devastate your young children when they realize they are NOT an ice cream truck. Also, the most popular ice cream chain here has a flavor called “Arabic” and if I survive and am not evacuated I hereby pledge to eat and review it. It’s green. I think it has pistachios and coffee beans.*
Are there hookah bars with people just in plastic chairs smoking hookah with tea sets everywhere?
Coffee or tea country?
Also have you ever seen the queen? Is she so beautiful that your wife is like a fan or has she crossed over in to the next level where she is basically a demigod and your wife is jealous and angry about even the idea of her?
Deep fried halloumi sticks.Also they make fries out of cheese instead of potatoes so deal with that, keto bro’s.Isn't that just mozzarella sticks?
what’s the oxygen like there? same as egypt? more like the moon? outer space?Well, I think they filmed the Martian here, so keep that in mind. Also, the most common complaint from expats who come here is allergies. I never had allergies before, but I have terrible allergies here and only here. If I leave Amman for 24 hours, they entirely go away. So yes, maybe moon air would be my answer.
do you have to wear breathing apparatuses like a space suit? what about gravity? more or less than in the us?
How big is the Embassy grounds and how many people are quarantined there? Looking for pop. density, and no hectares or meters.Embassy ground are pretty big. Like at least 6-7 football fields. But we don’t live there. We’re all in our own individual residences. Other than the Marine Security Guards and the ambassador, there’s no housing at the embassy.
What does Jordan do better than the U S of A?This is a tough question. Because obviously America is the best at everything. But also, unlike Egypt, I really like Jordan for the most part.
Two restaurant choices, greasy burger and fries, or French bakery/deli - where do you eat first?If you think you can get me on record taking a stance between TJs and Galete, you’re wrong, mister.
Will you finally meet the ICT contingent for a drink at some point?Yes, if only to hand deliver long delayed fattyfest auction items (cc waks and stevedave).
From every book I've read (mainly cold war spy stuff) it seems like people just party rock their faces off 24/7 at Embassies. O man, the new Canadian Ambassador is getting here tomorrow and they are having a huge party for him but I'm still hungover from the going away party the Dutch Ambassador threw 2 days ago.Confirm. When congressional delegations travel to embassies overseas, they have a military escort. Part of his job is transporting the gigantic box of booze. And I mean gigantic. It’s literally one of those huge toolboxes that you can get that span your truckbed. And it’s kept in the hotel “conference room”.
Confirm or deny?
Any Feral Cats in Jordan? Are they different than feral cats in the US and how so? If they are cool would you be able to secure one and mail it to a growing cat ranch in western KS that needs new blood?They’re the same. And usually well taken care of. Muslims have a thing about cats. There’s a group of cats that usually eat in one of those big silver dumpsters and I walk past them on the way home and I startle them and they all jump out and scare the crap out of me. We have uneasy truce.
Do you have Marines vs Mormons pickup basketball in Jordan?Not intentionally but yes sometimes. They are more competitive than you’d think.
I remember you went to some local Jordan football games. Has Klieman reached out to you about becoming a scout/bagman for any good players in the Middle East?No. But he’s welcome to, and I will absolutely hard sell the Unit known as Big Knafeh on the Little Apple.
Are you planning to move back to the US at some point? What do you miss most about the greatest country on earth?The roads. American roads are so rough ridin' great. Also, easy access to pork and booze.
Do they have hilarious menu items at your local McDonalds?No. They are not hilarious, IMO. They are annoying. They only serve chicken. Like, fried chicken patties. And, yes, that goes for Big Macs, too. It’s outrageous.
I have some questions regarding Jordan/Egypt.All good questions. I basically miss nothing about Egypt. It’s mumped up from the ground up and I’m so glad I’m not there right now.
It seems like Jordan's government functions much better than Egypt's. Why is that?
Compare living in Egypt to living in Jordan. (What do you miss about egypt/what do you like about jordan etc)
Why is their country called Jordan? Is Michael Jordan a big deal there?
How often does it rain and if it does rain does everything shut down for the day and people party rock their faces off?
