4. A unified kingdom rose around circa 3200 B.C., and a series of dynasties ruled in Egypt for the next three millennia. The last native dynasty fell to the Persians in 341 B.C., who in turn were replaced by the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines.
39. The most common greeting between people is the handshake. Friends and family will also kiss on the cheek. The common greeting you will hear is "Asalamualaikum". Women are common place in the Egyptian workplace, but not all will feel comfortable shaking a man's hand. If unsure, you should wait to see what the woman does first. If she does not shake hands, then a slight nod of the head is fine.
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41. The key to doing business well in Egypt is patience. This is especially true in negotiations. Business meetings will be slow and lengthy affairs as you move from chit-chat to business.
42. Never use hostile, pushy or pressured tactics when negotiating. This will always work against you. It is best to concentrate on elements such as trust, the personal relationship, mutual benefit, status and of course profitability.
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