https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz Land of Pyramids and Pharaohs en-us 2018-06-08 02:08:08 UTC 2018-06-08 04:44:52 UTC hello@padlet.com person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266224068 2018-06-08 02:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266224068 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266227107 The Great Pyramids are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. These ancient monuments have been emblems of Egypt to most of the Western World.]]> 2018-06-08 03:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266227107 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266229116 About 75% of Egyptians are Muslim.]]> 2018-06-08 03:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266229116 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266229440 Although Egypt's current language is Egyptian Arabic, the country is known for its ancient language of hieroglyphics.]]> 2018-06-08 03:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266229440 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266229928 Ful Medames
A national dish, Egyptian cuisines rely heavily on legumes and other vegetables. ]]> 2018-06-08 03:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266229928 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266230476 Egyptian mythology was once used to explain the creation of the world. Egyptian mythology is still discussed in literature across the world]]> 2018-06-08 03:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266230476 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266230612 2018-06-08 03:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266230612 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266231048 There is little to no touching between members of the opposite sex during conversations or in public places in general.]]> 2018-06-08 03:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266231048 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266231451 Time is not a valued concept in Egypt. Punctuality is neither valued nor expected. If a meeting is scheduled at 10am, the meeting could start anytime between 9am and 2pm.]]> 2018-06-08 04:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266231451 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266231815 Gifts are expected the first time you visit a household in Egypt. Gifts should not be expensive or overly lavish, otherwise the gifts would be considered an insult. An appropriate gift would be baked goods or some kind of sweets.  ]]> 2018-06-08 04:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266231815 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266232404 Egypt has experienced a major housing shortage since WWII which has affected the stability of the Country. Efforts have been made to increase housing in urban areas but many units remain vacant because of legal or political constraints. In rural areas, contractors are forbidden from converting topsoil into bricks.]]> 2018-06-08 04:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266232404 person_m https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266232893 Egyptians are very conservative and religious beliefs must be respected. Political conversations are avoided unless there are established relationships. Alcohol nor pork is consumed because of beliefs. Many Egyptians are indirect and tend to beat around the bush in conversation. Men usually approach Women when they are interested although they are typically not very forward.]]> 2018-06-08 04:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/person_m/848ajsfn90bz/wish/266232893