Arabic at GSU: Saudi Arabia 1/5

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Saudi Arabia 1/5

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AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 12:24 PM
The culture seems similar enough to american culture with just a few differences. The attire they where, the prohibition of alcohol, and the language. There are others but only these really stand out.
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Ian WalkerSeptember 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM
it's very odd to me with all the hooded women around in the city. however, it doesnt seem like their culture is very different from ours from day to day life. sure there are the obvious religious differences, and the alcohol/gambling laws, but the life they live seems pretty "normal" to me. very eye opening. Shukran!
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Hakim FinlaytorSeptember 6, 2012 at 9:02 PM
Wow! It is very shocking to me that Saudi Arabia is so modernized and so full of culture. It’s incredible how the women are faithful to their oath of wearing their Ridaa, to protecting their beauty. I’ve learned a lot by watching this video. Although Saudi is so far away our cultures aren’t that different.

Hakim Finlaytor
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