
Egypt - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Kuperard · Print & ebook · July 11, 2024
Don't just see the sights―get to know the people.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore the history and social codes shaping Egyptian life, from customs to private lives.
- Genres
- Travel in Egypt, Customs & Traditions, How Cultures Work
- Published
- Kuperard, July 11, 2024
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Don't just see the sights―get to know the people. At first sight, modern-day Egypt is an unruly and chaotic place: a cacophony of sounds, an overload of smells, and a swirling visual feast. Ancient church domes and medieval minarets share the same space with fast-food chains and chic air-conditioned cafes. Egyptian society has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, yet tradition and deeply conservative views prevail. Culture Smart!
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Egypt explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life, outlines the country's history, and shows the forces that have shaped its sensibility. It explains the key values and attitudes, guides you through local customs and traditions, and opens a window into the private lives of Egyptians and offers advice on how to get a long with them and how to be a good guest. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
Egyptian Social Codes
Explore the history and social codes shaping Egyptian life, from customs to private lives.
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- Egyptian values, attitudes, customs, and daily life
- Etiquette and communication tips for unfamiliar situations
Expect
- Guidance on getting along with Egyptians and being a good guest
- Context on tradition, social change, and everyday cultural contrasts
Where it sits
| Travel in Egypt | 87% |
|---|---|
| Customs & Traditions | 32% |
| How Cultures Work | 25% |
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Publisher categories
- Business Ethics
- Manners & Etiquette
- How Cultures Work
- Customs & Traditions
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- Travel in Egypt
- Authors
- Isabella Morris, Culture Smart!
- Publisher
- Kuperard
- Published
- July 11, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Business Ethics