…Typical Lebanese Conversation!!(1)
..This conversation took place in a Lebanese cafe, two friends in highschool confused about their future majors, careers, and lives….
Tracy:”..Have you chosen one?”
Amy:”Well, I’ve chosen many, but most of them are found in very expensive universities.My parents can’t afford this amount of money.”
Tracy:”I know, our country is complex.The cheap university(they say),is based on political groups:S.”
Amy:”What would we do?”
Tracy:”We’ll go to that one, what do you think?”
Amy:”I wanted to study music,you know I like to be a guitarist, but mom told me to do something that gives me a living.”
Tracy:”Did you ever think of emigrating?…I mean everyone’s doing it now.”
Amy:”Hehe,..thought of, but I could never do such a thing. I will never leave my country to live elsewhere.What about you?”
Tracy:”Well, I found an excellent Art school in Sweden. I think that I’ll go there.What is there to live for in this country?”
Amy:”Well, there’s always something and someone to live for.Even if there wasn’t, Lebanon is still our country.”
Tracy:”…[laughs sarcastically...]..I’ve heard this a million times already…What is my country offering me?Why would I offer it my talents and helping hand if it never does anything good to me?”
Amy:”…I agree with what you’re saying, but Lebanon needs us.It’s our homeland,where we belong,our childhood memories,friends…most of what we have is here.”
Tracy:”Ok, let’s say I majored in theater.What will I work?…Although there’s a very tiny percentage of finding a job, let’s assume that I found one…How much will I get paid?”
Amy:”It depends on your talent and who you’re working with,but nothing is impossible,unless you make it seem so.”
Tracy:”Hehehe…What are you talking about?we live in Lebanon…There’s no place for talents here.It’s all about WASTA and GIVE ME A COUPLE OF THOUSAND DOLLARS,YOU’LL BECOME WHATEVER!”
Amy:”You do your best, and we’ll see what will happen next.I’m sure that if we work hard, we’ll accomplish all our goals.”
Tracy:”Artists don’t have SOCIAL ASSURANCE[Daman Ijtima3i] in Lebanon…See?Even in sickness, people are categorized…”
Amy:”I’m going to study in the Lebanese University.Working hard always makes successful people.”
Tracy:”Cool dreamer!,I’m going to Sweden.”
Amy:”When we meet in a years time, we’ll see who has a better life.Not that we’re comparing, but the Lebanese wins in his country, not in other countries.”
………To Be Continued!!
hey hey waiting 4 part 2 zeina w ma fina nontor ta kil wehde minon tetkharraj mnil university.
)) shawa2teena
hehe…well akid part 2 will come up b4 they graduate….what do think will happen next??????….u know predictions come true sometimes…:)…
awsome article zeina
really impressive and true it is really sad to see this in our society but as u said :
Amy:”When we meet in a years time, we’ll see who has a better life.Not that we’re comparing, but the Lebanese wins in his country, not in other countries.”
it is not always about wealth it is about living with respect and dignity this is how i see it
Thx Samer…I agree with u, it’s not always about wealth…in my opinion, it’s never about wealth, but respect love and dignity as u said..So u’r on Paty’s side…hehe let’s see who wins at the end!!
hehe natraa part 2 yalla tshawa2na n3rf shou besir b3din