- Israelis are known to be very direct and to the point. Many foreigners feel they are blunt.
- Israelis tend to speak quite loudly and at a fast pace. It may appear as if they are yelling and annoyed but it is most likely a normal tone of voice.
- Market places and traffic are crowded and aggressive. People become impatient and honk and yell. Additionally, cabs may try to rip you off if they know you’re foreign, so ask them specifically for the meter. (In Hebrew, “efshahr moneh?”)
- Israelis appreciate honesty and discourse over hypocrisy and insinuations.Israelis are warm people, very open, honest, and direct. They will tell you exactly how they feel and what they think.
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