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What is the significance of spitting in Egyptian culture? I guess I am asking is this a normal or accepted or understood way of showing disgust or is it an extreme way? For instance if there was a heated argument between two Egyptians would the fact that one of them spit at or on the other have any great significance? Would a husband spit on his wife?
Thanks in advance for your information.
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quote:Originally posted by need2know: What is the significance of spitting in Egyptian culture? I guess I am asking is this a normal or accepted or understood way of showing disgust or is it an extreme way? For instance if there was a heated argument between two Egyptians would the fact that one of them spit at or on the other have any great significance? Would a husband spit on his wife?
Thanks in advance for your information.
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When a person spits at another one I would always see this as an insult.
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What is the significance of the 18 year old shurta carrying an ancient, held together with scotch tape, rifle or handgun when he has had not one lesson on how to use it? Posts: 586 | From: Styx | Registered: Dec 2006
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Spitting is usually a sign of being done with someone for good. If your spouse spits on you, they hate you, plain and simple. Look for a lawyer Posts: 345 | Registered: Aug 2006
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quote:Originally posted by need2know: What is the significance of spitting in Egyptian culture? I guess I am asking is this a normal or accepted or understood way of showing disgust or is it an extreme way? For instance if there was a heated argument between two Egyptians would the fact that one of them spit at or on the other have any great significance? Would a husband spit on his wife?
Thanks in advance for your information.
if one spit on you , he sneer you , or disgust from you. it's unpolite and unaccepted any way
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quote:Originally posted by Alchemist: Spitting, Sword fighting, women fist-fighting in the street?????
What is up with this Egypt?
I also wish to know the meaning behind the shoes issues here. I hear women get angry at their kids and refer to them as 'shoes' or 'stinky shoes'...this is obviously some form of an insult. Hell, if you're calling me PRADA SHOES I'm happy .
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quote:Originally posted by Récif corallien: What is the significance of the 18 year old shurta carrying an ancient, held together with scotch tape, rifle or handgun when he has had not one lesson on how to use it?
Its called 'TOURIST POLICE' ..... or next years gigolo!!! Posts: 4238 | From: USA | Registered: Jul 2004
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What about just plain old spitting in the street? Like people in the rural USA often just spit (not at someone, does this happen in Egypt or would it be considered strange or impolite? Just curious.
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quote:Originally posted by FairyDust: What about just plain old spitting in the street? Like people in the rural USA often just spit (not at someone, does this happen in Egypt or would it be considered strange or impolite? Just curious.
I find it disgusting personally, I mean unless something flew into your mouth and you're desperately trying to get it out I see no point.
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george bernard shaw visited egypt 1925 , in an interviewwith a paper , the reporter asked him( egypt was under britain then) sir when do u think egypt will get independance?!... bernard shaw took long breath and said : when egyptians learn to spit using handkerchief!!..... today in 2007 ... and im egyptian , im not ashamed to say yes it seems to be egyptian habit( i hate itttttttttt).... i wanna say something sad too ... i agree with alot of egyptian elite who think that in CIA plans there`s a thought about invading egypt within 10-15 years from now ...im seeing it myself ... but this is another story ,i think egypt will be great again , when egyptians listen to bernard shaw
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When is spitting *ever* acceptable? In any culture? Is there somewhere this is a greeting or sign of affection or something? Posts: 8794 | From: 01-20-09 The End of an Error | Registered: Dec 2004
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quote:Originally posted by Récif corallien: What is the significance of the 18 year old shurta carrying an ancient, held together with scotch tape, rifle or handgun when he has had not one lesson on how to use it?
Its called 'TOURIST POLICE' ..... or next years gigolo!!!
so it's obviously some form of promotion then?
Tourist Policeman Tour Operator Tourist Gigolo Tourist wife's spouse Egyptian property owner Resident of USA/Europe Citizen of USA/Europe Wealthy divorced businessman
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the day egypt gets rid off dictatorship , everythingwill be nice in egypt again ,the shurta guy is gigglo becz they pay him less than 50$ a month!!!, the dayegypt has democracy andfreedom , west will see the real great side of egypt , i always say as long as egypt under dictatorship everything is bad
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quote:Originally posted by Snoozin No More: When is spitting *ever* acceptable? In any culture? Is there somewhere this is a greeting or sign of affection or something?
In some cultures and religions it's a normal thing to do; people spit because of superstitions, to keep the evil away or even for good luck.
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quote:Originally posted by egyptian999: the day egypt gets rid off dictatorship , everythingwill be nice in egypt again ,the shurta guy is gigglo becz they pay him less than 50$ a month!!!, the dayegypt has democracy andfreedom , west will see the real great side of egypt , i always say as long as egypt under dictatorship everything is bad
So when you have a chance to vote...USE IT.....don't throw it away as so many did last election. Saying things won't change. NO THEY WON'T. If you just sit back and accept everything
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but it tells something about the health of egyptians too ,( highest rate of smoking nicotine in egypt in world) this another reason ,not the only ,but egyptians spit alot , in the country ,and in cairo , doesnt matter if they live in polluted place or where alot of nature , talking about culture , in more cultured areas in egypt ppl spit less ,where theres ignorance , egyptians compete who spit more than the other!!,but yes in culture too .. they take it as away to insult someone ,im not saying thatfrench or american doesnt spit , they do ofcourse lol , but to be neutral and honest i know yes egyptians spit alot in streets( and thro cars windows..and from balcony!! and in hospitals!! and in gardens!!!, but look ... egyptians dont spit on underground!! under the surface of earth , u knowwhy? becz hewill befined rt away , he will pay money ,mubarak made egyptians poor , and made them scared to practise their fav habit ( underground)...
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Watch out Snoozin, it is customary for Greeks to spit towards someone if they pay them a compliment!
The Masai tribe in Africa spit upon one another as a greeting and farewell.
There is much more on the internet to find, really neat.
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voting wont change egypt , 2 things only will kik mubarak or his son out , a coup or invasion ... civil peaceful protestingwont change egypt .... i voted for ayman nour , mubarak put him in prison , mubarak puts any one against him in prison , let metell u this joke( a guy went tahrir square with mubarak picture and shouted ..spit on mubarak and pay 5 piastres , thousands paid and did!! and the guy made good money ,)
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quote:Originally posted by Snoozin No More: When is spitting *ever* acceptable? In any culture? Is there somewhere this is a greeting or sign of affection or something?
Did you ever see Ace Ventura when he visited the African Tribal Leader ? Posts: 13440 | Registered: Feb 2006
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quote:Originally posted by egyptian999: the day egypt gets rid off dictatorship , everythingwill be nice in egypt again ,the shurta guy is gigglo becz they pay him less than 50$ a month!!!, the dayegypt has democracy andfreedom , west will see the real great side of egypt , i always say as long as egypt under dictatorship everything is bad
So when you have a chance to vote...USE IT.....don't throw it away as so many did last election. Saying things won't change. NO THEY WON'T. If you just sit back and accept everything
USE YOUR VOTE
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I also wish to know the meaning behind the shoes issues here. I hear women get angry at their kids and refer to them as 'shoes' or 'stinky shoes'...this is obviously some form of an insult. Hell, if you're calling me PRADA SHOES I'm happy 
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