Did you learn a little Egyptian Arabic for your trip?

[Sashy]

Originally Posted by kamilia

Actually, we don't even need that book for those purposes. Just look a guy in the eye, be a female in Cairo after Ramadan, wear a short sleeve shirt... YOU'RE TOAST!

It does not even have to be after Ramadan,just be there....

[ChristinaRizkallah]

Yes, that's true, even if you accent is terrible, they think its cute and are just happy that you are attempting to speak their language!

Originally Posted by Sashy

[kamilia]

Originally Posted by Sashy

It does not even have to be after Ramadan,just be there....

True, very true. I wasn't going to say it, though

[angelina]

Originally Posted by kamilia

True, very true. I wasn't going to say it, though

Oh my God! Even here, just say couple of Arabic words, flap your eye lashes and they MELT!!!!!!!!!!

[angelina]

Originally Posted by kamilia

Actually, we don't even need that book for those purposes. Just look a guy in the eye, be a female in Cairo after Ramadan, wear a short sleeve shirt... YOU'RE TOAST!

You wear short sleeves, long sleeves, even abaya, does not matter it's all in your facial expressions. Expecially your eyes. For example, I found that when you look, lightly smile and then look away, it NEVER failed. Even it works in the United States, you don't even have to be in Egypt to do that.

I know it works on Arabian Gulf guys like a charm (probably would work on Egyptians too LOL). The other thing I found is that if you very familiar with the culture and can make an awesome joke that would make them laugh (nothing dirty, everything G-Rated), they become instantly attracted to you. However, you still have to maintain that mistery about you.

I know I kinda hijacked the thread here and turned it into dating column LOOOOL

[Sashy]

Originally Posted by angelina

You wear short sleeves, long sleeves, even abaya, does not matter it's all in your facial expressions. Expecially your eyes. For example, I found that when you look, lightly smile and then look away, it NEVER failed. Even it works in the United States, you don't even have to be in Egypt to do that.

I know it works on Arabian Gulf guys like a charm (probably would work on Egyptians too LOL). The other thing I found is that if you very familiar with the culture and can make an awesome joke that would make them laugh (nothing dirty, everything G-Rated), they become instantly attracted to you. However, you still have to maintain that mistery about you.

I know I kinda hijacked the thread here and turned it into dating column LOOOOL

:tounge:

[angelina]

Originally Posted by Sashy

:tounge:

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

[kamilia]

Originally Posted by angelina

Oh my God! Even here, just say couple of Arabic words, flap your eye lashes and they MELT!!!!!!!!!!

Melt is too polite. Start humping your leg is more accurate.

[angelina]

Originally Posted by kamilia

Melt is too polite. Start humping your leg is more accurate.

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Girl, I am at my office laughing my a** off!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD! You killed me!

[angelina]

Originally Posted by kamilia

Melt is too polite. Start humping your leg is more accurate.

Well, actually some Gulf people are kinda shy, some have no shame whatsoever. Go figure LOL You and your luck as they say LOL

[kamilia]

Originally Posted by angelina

Well, actually some Gulf people are kinda shy, some have no shame whatsoever. Go figure LOL You and your luck as they say LOL

We've known different Gulfies, you and I...

[kamilia]

Or maybe the shy ones are actually gay. But aren't they all?

[Michelle75]

You guys are killing me here.

[angelina]

Originally Posted by kamilia

Or maybe the shy ones are actually gay. But aren't they all?

Well, I did see some shy ones and they were very straight.

[kamilia]

IMO, shyness in most other countries would indicate amongst other things, morally-sound attitudes towards women. However, in the Gulf and other über-machista regions of the world, shyness seems to indicate "I like to put it in other places, but I'M NOT GAY!" or misogyny.

I'm so glad that you have met nice, shy Gulfies, the kind you bring home to Mom, don't ya know (Khaliji getting a pat on the head for two weeks without an honor killing, I mean, a job well done)

[angelina]

Originally Posted by kamilia

IMO, shyness in most other countries would indicate amongst other things, morally-sound attitudes towards women. However, in the Gulf and other über-machista regions of the world, shyness seems to indicate "I like to put it in other places, but I'M NOT GAY!" or misogyny.

I'm so glad that you have met nice, shy Gulfies, the kind you bring home to Mom, don't ya know (Khaliji getting a pat on the head for two weeks without an honor killing, I mean, a job well done)