xterm wrote
2- I decided to avoid any instance of شو وقفت عليي؟. Follow the rules everywhere irrespective of whether the rest are not. it generally comes at a price (additional wait, additional cost), but at least I'm at ease of mind and a clear conscience.
I'm trying not to rant but here we go: following the rules in Lebanon is a luxury.
One time, I drove all the way from Bhamdoun to Beirut without ever overtaking on the right. I just flash cars with my headlights and wait a little and they will move out of the way.
It was a nice feeling. To be fair, it was in the middle of the night, I'm not sure that I could manage that on peak time when the road is full of trucks hogging the left lane and everybody is overtaking on the right.
But I try, because, I want to drive in a civilized and safe manner.
xterm wrote
There are several instances where my wife and I have arguments due to me not siding with her on issues she's having, this is probably the most difficult of scenarios where you need to be supportive all the while being completely honest.
Being able to hold a different opinion and discuss your opinion is a blessing. It does come with a price and it's not for everyone/everywhere.
Regarding being honest I agree, and I believe that am honest by default, however my main issue is: when do I walk up to people and give them my honest opinion, and when do I just mind my business?
I'm a bit surprised, by the way, that you would not be honest with kids. I know they can be very annoying at times, and maybe they should know when they are annoying. However yes they're kids so you gotta keep that in mind and treat them as such, eventually they will (hopefully) learn to behave and grow into adults. The feedback that you are giving them would help the process.