Do Bosnians know the difference between Gulf Arabs & Levantine Arabs?
Pretty much the title. I’m thinking not just physically, but also curious to hear what you think of each groups’ mannerisms and culture.
Asking because I see quite a lot of negativity toward Arabs in general, that they’re wealthy, rude, inconsiderate, etc, and that seems to be a pretty broad generalization. I’m Syrian Arab/American and I’ve been to Bosnia three times - mostly because I can connect with Bosnians more easily than most places (culture, religion, food, dress, mannerisms, etc). I’m certainly not wealthy and I treat places I stay in like I would my own home. Most Bosnians I met thought I was Turkish, and some even spoke Bosnian to me in stores. I even met folks who told me they know of Syrians married to Bosnians and now living in Bosnia.
I can clearly differentiate between Gulf Arabs and other Arabs. Can Bosnians make that distinction too?