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Originally Posted by Bellydancingcaroline
Oh no, has Yasser changed ? I'm sure when I went there it was a lovely guy (kind of nervous guy). Seemed really genuine and friendly.
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Sounds like Yasser, who is friendly and helpful and often comes across as a bit nervous. He has some incredibly beautiful costumes! I've known Yasser since he first set up his shop and have experienced nothing but good service. I visited the shop last summer several times. It sounds like when he's not in the shop that service can be not up to his standards. On the upper floor, there is an alcove with a swinging partition which closes it off so you can try things on. It's best to go with someone who can help you and make sure the partition stays closed.
Just to be clear, Yasser wouldn't think of trying to "peek" and I don't think his assistants would either. It's just that the partition doesn't have a way to lock it in place.
Candi, the shamadan was probably his sample and you need to order it from him. He does a lot of his business by orders which you pick up later at the shop or you have him ship it to your home if you're not going to be in Cairo very long.
Nepenthe, when you went past the shop and saw the assistant was back from prayers, if you still wanted to try the costume, you could have asked him. I'm sure he would have invited you in to try it on.
BTW, if it's the noontime prayers on Fridays, it can take up to 2 hours. Other prayer times take about 15 to 20 minutes, plus the time it takes to walk to and from the nearest mosque if the person goes to the mosque to pray.