There are so many differences from our culture to Egyptian. However, we are similar, too. We are human, we laugh and cry and eat and drink. Also Americans and Egyptians are both very friendly and social! Both cultures are also, very nosy or love to rubberneck. Egyptians just take it to the next level. If for example someone has fallen or fainted, Egyptians are in seconds ready to help. Americans are a little more skeptical to assist right away.
Here are some other differences that I have observed over the years living in Egypt.
You can go to any pharmacy and get almost any kind of medicine and they will deliver straight to your door in less than 30 minutes.
Fruit and fresh juice is sold everywhere.
Egyptians cross highways and streets with no crosswalks.
In every middle class to upper class have a washing machine in their home. But usually no dryer only a clothesline outside one or two windows.
Only private schools offer great education and small classrooms.
Stores don’t open until 10 am and usually close at 10 pm or later.
At least 75% of the population smokes.
Public transportation is very popular and super cheap.
Many Egyptians walk everywhere but on the streets not sidewalks.
The roads and highways are closed when there's heavy fog.
Tourist are charged 20 times more than Egyptians.
No rules in Egypt while driving, except signal lights or traffic police.
Often there are checkpoints which are police stopping you if you speed on the highways. The only way you can continue driving is paying the fine on the spot.
Farmers sell their produce from their horse drawn wagons.
Every day you will see horse and carts in the middle of traffic. I absolutely love this!
You can sometimes see at least 3 people or whole families riding on a motorbike. It's crazy!
I'm sure there are many other differences, this is just scraping the surface.
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