Sit with both feet on the floor. Showing the bottom of your shoes to someone is considered an insult which may be ignored in a tourist hotel but is less likely to be by a conservative businessperson. Refrain from using hand gestures, for example, in motioning someone over. Call them by name, as in Egypt and much of the rest of the world, such hand gestures are often considered rude.
Eye contact is good, or at least is when meeting with Egyptian men. Being able to look the Egyptian in the eye conveys honesty. However, there are Egyptian business women, and in some cases, this may convey too much intimacy. It is well to note that many aspects of dealing with Egyptian Businessmen and women are dramatically different. For example, after getting to know an Egyptian businessman, he may give you a warm welcome in the form of a hug. But for an Egyptian businesswoman, this should never be done. Principally, when dealing with businesswomen, avoid any hint of intimacy
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