Gehad Mahmoud مشرف نشيط
عدد المساهمات : 252 العمر : 30 الموقع : فى بيتنا العمل/الترفيه : طالبة المزاج : veryyyyyyyyyyyyy happpppppppy مزاجي اليوم : المهنة : الهواية : أوسمة العضو : نقاط : 23759 السٌّمعَة : 44 تاريخ التسجيل : 26/12/2008
| موضوع: customs in egypt السبت أبريل 04, 2009 7:24 am | |
| Greetings are based on both class and the religion of the person. . It is best to follow the lead of the Egyptian you are meeting. . 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. Gift Giving Etiquette . If you are invited to an Egyptian's home for dinner, bring good quality chocolates, sweets or pastries to the hostess. . Do not give flowers, which are usually reserved for weddings or the ill, unless you know that the hosts would appreciate them. . A small gift for the children shows affection. . Always give gifts with the right hand or both hands if the gift is heavy. . Gifts are not opened when received Dining Etiquette If you are invited into an Egyptian's house: . You would normally remove your shoes before entering. . Dress well and conservatively. Appearances are important to Egyptians. . Compliment the host on the house. Table manners . Wait for the host or hostess to tell you where to sit. . Eat with the right hand only. . It is considered a sincere compliment to take second helpings. . Always show appreciation for the meal. . Salting your food is considered an insult. . Leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating. Otherwise they will keep filling it up for you! | |
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Ibrahim عضو جديد
عدد المساهمات : 9 مزاجي اليوم : المهنة : الهواية : أوسمة العضو : نقاط : 22899 السٌّمعَة : 3 تاريخ التسجيل : 28/03/2009
| موضوع: رد: customs in egypt السبت أبريل 04, 2009 9:07 am | |
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