If you admire something, like a work of art at a Libyan home, your host may insist that it be taken as a gift. It is considered rude to refuse this offer so be aware of how you compliment things.
When eating always use the right hand as the left hand is not used and considered unclean. This is especially the case when taking food from communal dishes.
Always pass and receive goods with your right hand.
Touching the thumb with the tips of the fingers is a common way of adding emphasis to a point during conversation.
It’s considered common behavior to stand when new guests arrive at a social gathering or when a high-ranking person enters or leaves. Men almost always stand when a woman enters the room.
