The attitude is changing significantly as the political situation has deteriorated and conflict has escalated into civil war. However, Syrians are ordinarily very peaceful people, preferring to cooperate with established authorities rather than point out inequality in society.

What features do Syrians have?

Syrians generally have olive skin, dark brown eyes, and black hair, but a wide variety of other physical characteristics exists as well: blond hair and pale skin; black hair and dark brown skin; blue eyes and brown hair; and even red hair and freckled, pinkish skin. The total population of Syria is nearly 19 million.

What do Syrians call Syria?

Modern Syria (Arabic: الجمهورية العربية السورية‎ Syrian Arab Republic, since 1961) inherits its name from the Ottoman Syria Vilayet (Vilâyet-i Sûriye), established in 1865.

How do you greet a Syrian woman?

Shaking a females hand is not appropriate unless she outstretches her hand first. Many Syrian men greet women by placing their hand on their own chest and saying hello. Informal greetings between people of the same gender may involve a hug, or two kisses on each cheek between males.