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Ahmad Smeiry

7 Expressions Fresh Graduates In Amman Will Hear

Once you graduate from school or university, you’re bound to hear these comments in Amman. Can you relate?

1. Where’s the dessert?

Graduation means a large knafeh for the family!

2. I didn’t forget your gift by the way!

But they will for months and years… Until you completely forget about your graduation gift.

3. How about you do this and change your career?

Yes, go on about your career tips, I’ll change my life for you!

4. How much did you score?

The fresh grad will immediately change the subject, especially after hearing his cousin’s high average.

5. Aymata bedna nefrah fik?

You’ve graduated barely two weeks ago with little money, and your family is already bugging you about marriage???

6. We need at least 5 years of experience

Of course, this is coming from the employer during your LONG job hunt!

7. Where’s your promised knafeh after your first salary?

You’re expected to offer knafeh everyone after your first job and not vice versa!