GREETINGS IN EGYPT

COMMON MANNERS FOR MEETING NEW PEOPLE IN EGYPT

As a good Islamic country, social, cultural and economic activities in Egypt are centered around religion. Egyptians are gracious and hospitable and require a warm welcome by the visitors.

Meeting Etiquette

As a custom in Egypt is important to shake hands when greeting and do it before any dialogue because they consider it a gesture of respect.

• The handshakes are the customary greeting among individuals of the same sex. Handshakes are somewhat limp and prolonged, although they are always given with a hearty smile and direct eye contact.

• Once a relationship has developed, it is common to kiss on one cheek and then the other while shaking hands, men with men and women with women.

• In any greeting between men and women, the woman must extend her hand first. If she does not, a man should bow his head in greeting.

Is important to respect the culture of this country, for example in Egypt is banned the public demonstrations of love. if you are a visitor you must follow the culture rules because while you to behave politely and patiently, Egyptians will make you feel at home.