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Many visitors to Israel believe that everybody is gruff. They are partially right, of course. Many are usually assertive and straightforward. They do feel that they have to assume a tough persona. It's part of being a little David in a big Goliath world.
Sometimes they really are tough.
However, you can also get your way by being sweet.
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