As easy-going and friendly >Egyptians might be, they also happen to be quick-tempered.
Most of the time, a joke or comment might not be clearly understood, which could potentially lead to a bunch of Egyptians being pissed at you.
But worry not, the second you explain yourself and state you're joking, things will be better and you'll be invited for dinner.
Here's a list of 12 ways to piss Egyptians off in under five minutes:
1. Ask us if we live in a pyramid
*Sigh*
2. Or if we go to school riding a camel
How dare you ask? Can't you see our camels right outside of our pyramids?
3. Pretend you've never heard of Egypt before
This one works every time. You better be kidding though, seriously.
4. Say you don't know Mohamad Salah
He's the >unofficial president of Egypt and the world.
5. Say that Molokhiya is overrated
Nope. No. Nope. Never will you ever survive saying this to a mother.
6. Or say you don't like Umm Kulthum's songs
Not only do you have a bad taste in food... but also in music? Really?
7. Go like: "You must be Muslim. Aren’t you all Muslim?"
>Egyptian Christians, also called Copts, make at least 10 percent of the population. Most of Egypt celebrates >Christmas and has many >famous people who are Christians.
9. Say you'll take care of the bill
Egyptians never take no for an answer, so let’s not argue about it. >Arabs, in general, will never >allow you to pay, they don't even >allow each other to do that.
10. Say you're full and don't feel like eating when you come to our house
That won't work with us, you have to eat.
11. Try to charge us more than the original price
Not only do we know the real prices, but if we feel the slightest attempt of a rip-off, we see it as an insult to our IQ.
We advise you avoid that unless you want a scene at your restaurant or store.
12. Insulting other Arabs in front of us
Look, we’re all cousins and neighbors; you can’t just insult our homies and expect us to do nothing about it.