2. Land and Community Capital: Cairo Population: 80,000,000 Size: 390,000 sq. miles Religion: Islam Language: Arabic Climate: Desert; hot and dry
3. Communication Style Ancient Egyptian Language Books are read from right to left Much conversation is flattering Language is Arabic
4. Greetings and Gestures Handshakes are the customary greeting among individuals of the same sex. Right Hand is KEY 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.
5. Business Relationships and Communication Do business with people they know and respect Expect to be offered tea or coffee- always accept Wear conservative clothes- Egyptians judge on appearance Business Meeting Etiquette Appointments are necessary Demonstrate deference to the most senior person Meetings start after prolonged conversation about health and family Negotiation Personal relationship necessary for long-term business Business is slow- takes several trips Egyptians are tough in negotiating Unresponsive is a negative sign
8. Family and Lifestyle Males are closer to one another than the opposite sex Most significant unit of Egyptian society Three social classes: Upper, Middle, Lower