Jordan
Honor killings, which have been in the news lately and are a source of shame for many Jordanians (and you may not want to engage the ones who approve).
Criticizing Islam-the subject is just as sacrosanct here as in Egypt or Saudi Arabia.
Saying anything negative about the kingdom-which is illegal anyway.
The Palestinian situation, but especially the refugees in Jordan who don't have full citizenship or sovereignty (despite the fact that together
with Iraqi refugees they outnumber Jordanians).
The historic treatment of bedouins—although it's fine to document their many past achievements (slightly analogous to Native Americans in
the United States).
Diversionary Topics - The country's relatively high level of development; and the queen's beauty and good works.
On the street Rich red embroidery is popular, so Western women can don detailed tunics over loose trousers (many local women wear pants) or black cotton dresses embellished with traditional needlework. Men wear khakis and collared shirts.
At a party King Abdullah II is a sartorial guide; he’s almost always dressed in navy suits for nighttime (gray for daytime) and a light-colored silk tie. Queen Rania set a haute new tone by sporting Lanvin, Dior, and Elie Saab to evening affairs, but the first lady covers her shoulders and legs (with couture) when she’s out in Amman.
P.S. The veil’s a release of sorts for trendy young women, who can show a little more skin as long as the head is covered.
