What are the customs and taboos in Egypt?

Before we go to Egypt, we'd better know about the customs of Egypt. The following are the Egyptian customs and etiquette compiled by Bian Xiao, hoping to help everyone!

Egyptian customs and etiquette (1) social etiquette

Shake hands-the taboo is not to use your left hand.

Hugging ceremony-medium intensity

Kissing ceremony-according to the different communication objects, it is divided into:

Kissing the face is generally used between relatives and friends, especially between women.

Kissing hands is used to express gratitude to elders or benefactors.

Blowing kisses is more common among couples.

(2) Catering etiquette

Egyptians like mutton, chicken, duck, potatoes, peas, pumpkins, onions, eggplant and carrots. They are used to entertaining guests with homemade desserts. If the guest refuses to eat, it will disappoint the host and show disrespect to others.

(3) dress etiquette

In large and medium-sized cities, the dress of Egyptians has been accepted internationally, but the dress of the elderly is conservative, and Egyptians usually don't care.

Egyptians like mutton, chicken, duck, potatoes, peas, pumpkins, onions, eggplant and carrots. They are used to entertaining guests with homemade desserts. If the guest refuses to eat, it will disappoint the host and show disrespect to others.

All aspects of Egyptian etiquette Egyptian dress etiquette

The traditional dress of Egypt is the Arabian robe. In rural areas, both men and women still wear them, and many urban poor people also wear them. In the late 1920s, western clothing gradually entered Egypt. Local women like to wear earrings, bracelets and so on. In some remote areas, women still keep the custom of wearing veils when they go out. [2]

Etiquette of Egyptian etiquette meeting

When Egyptians meet their friends, they often refer to each other as two generations of love, which means sir. At first, this title was limited to the royal family, but now it has been widely used. Egyptians usually shake hands when they meet, and then kiss each other on the face. There is also a local hand kissing ceremony. [3]

Egyptian catering etiquette

The staple food of Egyptians is rice, bread and so on. Meat dishes include beef and mutton, and vegetarian dishes include onions and cucumbers. Locals usually say before eating: in the name of God's mercy and mercy. When entertaining guests, the dishes are rich and the atmosphere is warm, and the host always wants the guests to eat more.

Egyptian funeral etiquette

Today, the wedding in Egypt not only retains the tradition of the past, but also adds the characteristics of the times. When someone died in an Egyptian family, he immediately sent someone to his relatives and friends' homes to offer condolences. In the city, a person beats drums to mourn. There are 25 festivals in Egypt a year, the most representative of which is the Nile flood festival [2].

Egyptian business etiquette

Locals don't like clothes with star patterns, and English is used for business activities. It is best to go to Egypt for business activities from June 5438+00 to April of the following year. In addition, the local weekly working day is from this Saturday to next Thursday, and Friday is a rest day for Islam. [2]

Egyptian tourism etiquette

The subway in Cairo is hygienic and safe, and the first carriage is for women only. Don't charge by the meter when taking a taxi, negotiate to get on the bus. Buses are crowded, and buses in Cairo never close.

Egyptian etiquette main taboo editor Egyptians like green and white, but avoid black and yellow. They think that 3, 5, 7 and 9 are positive, while 13 is negative. Due to the difference between the Islamic calendar and the Gregorian calendar, the time of Ramadan is different every year. During Ramadan, if you eat, drink or smoke in front of local people, you will be reprimanded.

Egyptian customs taboo 1. Egyptians are famous for their hospitality and enthusiasm. In Egypt, Islam is dominant in religion, and most people believe in Islam and are influenced by Islamic culture. It should be noted that although local Muslims have enough understanding and recognition of the existence of other religions, they are not welcome to promote other religions in public places.

Egyptians like to greet each other by shaking hands, which is a symbol of friendship between men and friends. Affected by religious factors, it is not common for adults of the opposite sex to shake hands. Egyptians have different understanding of the physical distance between people and people in most countries. They like to be very close to each other when talking, and they also like to put their hands on each other's shoulders. So, when you talk or sit with an Egyptian, don't be surprised that their bodies are so close to you.

3. Egyptians are a conservative people. Although they recognize what westerners wear, tourists will give you more respect if they can dress themselves according to local habits. Ladies in particular, when you walk in the town or visit religious buildings, you must pay attention to proper clothes and don't wear too much.

During Ramadan, according to Muslim culture and customs, please try to avoid eating or smoking in public places. Smoking is a common phenomenon in Egypt, especially during rest.

When your tour includes some religious places, you should dress appropriately, and your guide will remind you then. Photography is forbidden in some places, please pay attention to the warning signs.

6. Tipping in Egypt is called Backshish, which means pocket money. It is common to tip the waiter after serving him. If a waiter serves you after going to the toilet, you should also tip. Therefore, tipping is the expected income of service personnel. For those who help guests open the door and carry luggage, if they don't tip, they will be very unhappy and even quarrel. Therefore, when taking public transport, you should prepare one or two pounds of Egyptian coins as a tip.

7. Egypt has to drink alcohol, but it is not suitable for drinking hard liquor in public places.

8. It is forbidden to take photos in sensitive areas such as government agencies and military facilities. No woman can be photographed without her permission.

9. Shooting in mosques and museums requires prior consent.

National flower: lotus.

National animal: cat

National stone: olivine

Favorite colors: green and white.

Hate colors: black, blue.

Favorite number: 5, 7

Others: I like onions and think they represent truth; Taboo needles are swearing words; You must be able to tip, otherwise you can't move; Attention when talking to people: men should not take the initiative to talk to women; Don't boast that people are slim; Don't praise things in Egyptian families, people will think you are asking for it; Don't talk to Egypt about religious disputes, the political situation in the Middle East, and the relationship between men and women.

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