Social Customs of Egypt

Egyptian social etiquette includes both traditional national customs and common Western practices. It is both, and the upper class prefers European and American etiquette. Egyptians are extremely enthusiastic when meeting people. Under normal circumstances, when meeting someone you don't know well, the person who greets you first uses the greeting commonly used by Muslims around the world - "Anselam al-Qom" (literally translated as "Peace be upon you", which means "You good"). Chinese Muslims call it "Selan" for short. If it is an old friend, especially when they meet again after a long absence, they should hug each other in a kissing ceremony, that is, use your right hand to hold the other person's left shoulder, and your left hand to hug the other person's waist, first left and then right, each time or multiple times. And he will also send out a string of greetings like a barrage: "How are you?" "How are you?" "How are you doing recently?" "How is your health?" and so on.

The general characteristics of Egyptian social customs can be summarized in the following sentences: Egyptians in North African countries are mostly Muslims; they abide by religious doctrines and rules, and their civilization and history last forever; they generally love cranes. The numbers "5" and "7" are a blessing; black, blue, and yellow are taboo, and especially "needle" is forbidden; spitting in public is disliked, and praising a girl's slimness is considered impure.

The land of Egypt spans Africa and Asia. Islam is the state religion in Egypt.

Egyptians are upright, cheerful, tolerant and hospitable. They often cope with the harsh realities of life with a sense of humor.

Dinner is enjoyed with the family after sunset, so it would be rude to have a date during this time. Egyptian Muslims have an indispensable habit: pray several times a day.

Egyptians usually eat "Yesu" (flat round Egyptian bread without fermentation) as their staple food, and eat it with "Fur" (boiled beans), "Kebne" (white cheese), Eat together with "Mosehya" (soup). They like to eat mutton, chicken, duck, eggs, peas, onions, pumpkins, eggplants, carrots, potatoes, etc. In terms of taste, it is generally required to be light, sweet, fragrant, and not greasy. Grilled whole lamb on skewers and roasted whole lamb are their delicacies.

They are used to entertaining guests with homemade desserts. If the guests refuse and refuse to eat any, the host will be disappointed and disrespectful.

Egyptians were taboo about talking during formal meals, otherwise it would be considered an act of blasphemy against God. Egyptians generally abide by Islamic rules and are taboo on drinking alcohol, preferring to drink black tea. They have the habit of washing hands after meals, drinking tea and chatting. Avoid eating pig and dog meat, and avoid talking about pigs and dogs. Do not eat shrimps, crabs and other seafood, animal offal (except liver), eels, soft-shell turtles and other strange-shaped fish.

Men should not take the initiative to talk to women; do not compliment people on their slim figure; do not praise the things in Egyptian homes, otherwise they will think you are asking for them; do not talk to Egypt about religious disputes, the political situation in the Middle East and the relationship between men and women.

In Egypt, most people avoid needles after 3 to 5 pm. Merchants will never sell needles, and people will not buy needles. Even if someone is willing to pay 10 times the price for a needle, the shopkeeper will politely decline and never sell it.

In Egypt, you must take off your shoes when entering an Islamic mosque. Egyptians love green, red, and orange, but avoid blue and yellow. They think blue is the devil and yellow is a symbol of misfortune. They wear yellow clothes when they are in mourning. Also avoid pandas because they look like fat pigs. Love the pyramid lotus pattern. It is forbidden to wear clothes with star patterns. In addition to clothes, wrapping paper with star patterns is also not welcome. Pigs, dogs, cats, and bears are taboo. 3, 5, 7, and 9 are people's favorite numbers, but 13 is taboo and considered negative. When eating, you should use your right hand to grab food, not your left hand. When giving or receiving gifts from others, always use both hands or your right hand, never your left hand.