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2005/03/31

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Behavior
Space relationships among members of the same sex will be much closer than North Americans and Europeans are comfortable with. Egyptians will tend to stand close and moving away may be seen as a sign of aloofness. On the other hand, men and women stand farther apart from each other than is the custom in United States and Europe.

Only the right hand should be used for eating. Throughout most of the Middle East the left hand is reserved for bodily hygiene.

Try not to sit with your legs crossed. Showing the sole of your shoe is considered an insult to another person.

Tapping the two index fingers together is considered a crude gesture meaning, "Would you sleep with me?"

While dining it is considered impolite to eat everything on your plate. Leaving food on your plate symbolizes abundance and is considered a compliment to your host.

Women should always wear modest clothing in public. High necklines sleeves at least to the elbows are expected. Hemlines, if not ankle-length should at least be well below the knee. A look of baggy concealment should be the goal, pants or pant suits are not recommended. It is a good idea to keep a scarf handy, especially if entering a Mosque.

Most of the body must always remain covered despite the heat.

# posted by NR : 16:33