A comparative study between English and Arabs' compliments on Facebook Statistics Project

A comparative study between English and Arabs' compliments on Facebook - Statistics Project Example They use the social media site in ways that differ from each other. When Arabs give compliments on Facebook, they use polite, flowery language. They will liken the beauty of a person to something that is precious and valued in the community. The English in Facebook will simply give a word like â€Å"Wow.†; followed by a comment about how a dress, for example, accentuates a person’s figure. The compliments tend to be graphic and detailed. Arabs complimenting a person in Facebook will have a mention of religion. This mention of Allah brings praise to Him as the creator of the beauty the person possesses. It is also used in a respectful manner. English speakers will tend to use the name God in a vain manner like in expressions like â€Å"Oh my God.† which doesn’t necessarily indicate that they are referring to God as the giver of that person’s beauty. When complimenting each other, Arabs are also very