The continuation of the Syrian crisis has allowed many Lebanese who have never interacted with people from their neighboring country, Syria, to get to know some who counter the prevailing perceptions of Syrians in Lebanon. They have discovered that their neighbors are not the same in terms of culture, potentials, capabilities and lifestyle, but are rather diverse.
In fact, there is a rich Syrian class that is very similar in behavior to many Lebanese, who are, in general, fairly materialistic. This can be seen in the luxury brand cars they own and drive in the streets and suburbs of Beirut that are inhabited by the rich. It is also evident in the lobbies of luxury hotels and in expensive restaurants, which have become meeting places for wealthy Syrians, where the Damascene or Aleppo dialect prevails. It is worth noting that a large percentage of these Syrian women speak foreign languages, such as English or French. This is usually a sign that they descend from aristocratic families.