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عَنجَد؟

Reacting

Surprise, sympathy and congratulation — the expected replies

Levantine conversation expects a reaction. Saying nothing when someone tells you their news reads as indifference, not politeness — and in most cases there is a fixed phrase you are supposed to use.

Keywords

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Surprise

Phrases

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