RT @WSJ: Iraqis say 'hello' when they mean 'goodbye' -- and outsiders are baffled http://on.wsj.com/2mQHp9K pic.twitter.com/VQHlTFY97L
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RT @WSJ: Iraqis say 'hello' when they mean 'goodbye' -- and outsiders are baffled http://on.wsj.com/2mQHp9K pic.twitter.com/VQHlTFY97L
when someone says 'goodbye' we reply 'hello' that's how we use it here in Iraq
Egyptians kept calling New Year's "Christmas" while I was there. Guys even wore Santa hats on NYE. Baffling indeed!
Iraqis do that too
do you know the reason?
most people think that Jesus was born on January 1st, as it's called in Arabic " رأس السنة الميلادية"
very cool! Thank you for the explanation!
hello
ukranians di this too
ciao!
i had no clue
Hellllloooooooo CNN.
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