Food is commonly used by Jordanians to express their hospitality and generosity. Jordanians by nature are very hospitable people and, often, it is presented within minutes of a person's invitation to a local house.

No matter how modest their means; it is with pride that Jordanians fill your belly with food and your spirit with Joy.

A 'Jordanian invitation' means that you are expected to bring nothing and eat everything. This invitation is followed by the popular Arabic phrase “Sahtain wa 'Afiya.”

(Source: Jordan Tourism Board)