Middle Eastern Americans are people who come from countries in the Middle East, such as Egypt, Iraq, and Iran. People who are Middle Eastern American may have different cultures, languages, and religions than people who are from the United States. They might cook different kinds of food, wear different kinds of clothes, and speak different languages. Middle Eastern Americans work and live in the United States just like everyone else, and are often found in cities or in universities. They are able to become part of American society just like everyone else.