It’s no longer a secret; in fact it has never been. Day after day, Egyptians are proving to be unique people, leaving their own trademark anywhere they go or travel, particularly abroad. Egyptians can be easily recognized through some exclusive traits which can be described as follows:
*Listening to songs using mobile phone speakers:
Not sure if Egyptians find great pleasure in disturbing others by sharing their thoughts, feelings and songs but it seems you have to accept it anyway. If you happen to be on the subway and heard a loud Arabic song coming out of a mobile device, it most probably is an Egyptian one. The songs are usually patriotic ones, ranging from “mahsrebtesh mn nelha” to “teslam el ayady”.
*Using a symbolic language:
Despite the new English language articulated by many Egyptians abroad, they still managed to develop their own symbolic language to deliver their message across. That’s, of course, besides 5 other main words which can be used in any situation and under any circumstances irrespective of their real meanings like: ” thanks you” with an S, “shit” ,”get down”, “WTF” and “OMG”!.
*Cross the street ignoring the traffic lights:
Egyptians abroad can suddenly turn into gymnasts tossing and spinning between cars in order to cross to the other side.
*Haggling in the super market:
“Please be informed that the price tag on any product is non-negotiable.” If you ever hear the sales person asserting this fact, he’s definitely addressing an Egyptian who will relentlessly try and use their bargaining skill wherever they are. If they found it impossible to bargain, they will look out for special offers on products they may not even want or need, just for the sake of saving.
*” loudly “calling people “:
For Egyptians, any person is a “Hamada” irrespective of their real name. If you are in a cafe, restaurant or even on the street, don’t be surprised to hear a loud voice calling “ya asta”,”ya bash mohandes” or”ya 3amohom”, it’s just an Egyptian way of calling people.
Vandalism:
As mentioned before, Egyptians always leave their unique print wherever they go, may be as a souvenir so they may never be forgotten. The easiest way to do that is by spraying public property with offensive Egyptian grafitti for no specific reason other than just for the fun of it.
