Most tourists Egypt attracts with its white beaches, mysterious pyramids and unique flavor. Rest here is like an eternal holiday. Coming here, it is worth remembering that this is a country with its own rules and traditions. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account all the national characteristics of Egypt.
Character and morals
The Egyptians have long been accustomed to the constant flow of tourists to their country, so they are quite friendly towards them. They are also very emotional. When you meet, a local resident can calmly shake hands, but you should not allow closer contact. They may take this as an invitation to continue the relationship.
All guests in Egypt are traditionally offered a cup of tea, so the refusal of a treat will be considered at least disrespectful. There is a special attitude towards women in this country, they all wear closed clothes and do not allow themselves liberties in communicating with men. The whole life of the Egyptians is governed by the laws of Islam and this must also be taken into account in communication with them.
Begging is considered a common thing in this country, you can also bargain - this is a local tradition, so the prices of goods are always slightly overpriced. Even the Egyptians are not very punctual, you can safely be late for a meeting, if, of course, it is not a business one.
Kitchen
Egyptian cuisine is as spicy and spicy as all Arabian cuisines. Pork is not eaten here for religious reasons, but seafood, vegetables, herbs, milk and cereals are popular. There is a fairly wide range of different sauces and gravies. Traditional dishes are: ful (boiled beans); felafili (bean cutlets); hama makhshi (pigeon stuffed with rice); jacket (minced sausages).
Of the fish dishes, the Egyptians love tagin. This is the name of a dish of seafood baked in a pot. In addition, they make breathtaking desserts and pastries, especially rice porridge with candied fruits. Since the locals do not drink alcohol, they happily sell it to tourists. Traditional drinks are wines made from rose petals and grapes, as well as Egyptian beer.
Probably the most recognizable drink in the East is coffee, and it is very popular in Egypt. There are usually three types of coffee, depending on the amount of sugar, and a bottle of water to it. They also love Sudanese rose tea. Another Egyptian national drink is cane juice. It is quite sweet and mixes with other juices.
