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We had a discussion about - does a missed call in Egypt always means to call back? Or can it also mean "I'm thinking of you or I got your SMS" or something like this? Probably it's a stupid question, but I got in some trouble because I didn't call back....
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quote:Originally posted by zam05: We had a discussion about - does a missed call in Egypt always means to call back? Or can it also mean "I'm thinking of you or I got your SMS" or something like this? Probably it's a stupid question, but I got in some trouble because I didn't call back....
it means someone is cheap enough not to want to spend money talking to u ... when receiving a missed call then ignore, ignore, ignore.
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Too right Masrawi-in the age of phone cards and sms what the hell is wrong with people and their missed calls? Zam dont worry-wait for him to call you-put him from your mind until he does!If you missed the call you missed the call isnt it! Honestly, according to my cairene friend who is a guy , he says exactly the same like Masrawi. HOW many sattelites in Cairo????????
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Too right Masrawi-in the age of phone cards and sms what the hell is wrong with people and their missed calls? Zam dont worry-wait for him to call you-put him from your mind until he does!If you missed the call you missed the call isnt it! Honestly, according to my cairene friend who is a guy , he says exactly the same like Masrawi. HOW many sattelites in Cairo????????
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I have a question and I know this sounds like a stereotype, but why can't Egyptian men turn off their cell-phones when they are sleeping?
I mean just about everyone I know turns off their cellphones when they sleep, why not my husband.
And from what I see he is calling other Egyptian men in the wee hours of the morning and they answer on the second ring.
I have to knock on his door during the day and beg him to turn off his cell phone so he can get a good rest.
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quote:Originally posted by Melati: Too right Masrawi-in the age of phone cards and sms what the hell is wrong with people and their missed calls? Zam dont worry-wait for him to call you-put him from your mind until he does!If you missed the call you missed the call isnt it! Honestly, according to my cairene friend who is a guy , he says exactly the same like Masrawi. HOW many sattelites in Cairo????????
i think there are 3,476,143 satellites in Egypt ... why?
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quote:Originally posted by sonomod: I have a question and I know this sounds like a stereotype, but why can't Egyptian men turn off their cell-phones when they are sleeping?
I mean just about everyone I know turns off their cellphones when they sleep, why not my husband.
And from what I see he is calling other Egyptian men in the wee hours of the morning and they answer on the second ring.
I have to knock on his door during the day and beg him to turn off his cell phone so he can get a good rest.
As a matter of fact none of my American friends shut their Phone at nite either ....
and I forward my company 800 # to my cell so I do not miss an OPPERTUNITY for Business..
As for the calls after 9:00 PM none of my EGYPTIAN FRIENDS CALL ME after 9:00pm and They Know better.. I'm sure if your Husband asks them not to call after 9:00 PM ..they won't...you need to wip him a little.. Posts: 2691 | Registered: Oct 2005
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quote:Originally posted by sonomod: I have a question and I know this sounds like a stereotype, but why can't Egyptian men turn off their cell-phones when they are sleeping?
I mean just about everyone I know turns off their cellphones when they sleep, why not my husband.
And from what I see he is calling other Egyptian men in the wee hours of the morning and they answer on the second ring.
I have to knock on his door during the day and beg him to turn off his cell phone so he can get a good rest.
As a matter of fact none of my American friends shut their Phone at nite either ....
and I forward my company 800 # to my cell so I do not miss an OPPERTUNITY for Business..
As for the calls after 9:00 PM none of my EGYPTIAN FRIENDS CALL ME after 9:00pm and They Know better.. I'm sure if your Husband asks them not to call after 9:00 PM ..they won't...you need to wip him a little..
Can u recommend any whip makers?
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quote:Originally posted by sonomod: I have a question and I know this sounds like a stereotype, but why can't Egyptian men turn off their cell-phones when they are sleeping?
I mean just about everyone I know turns off their cellphones when they sleep, why not my husband.
And from what I see he is calling other Egyptian men in the wee hours of the morning and they answer on the second ring.
I have to knock on his door during the day and beg him to turn off his cell phone so he can get a good rest.
As a matter of fact none of my American friends shut their Phone at nite either ....
and I forward my company 800 # to my cell so I do not miss an OPPERTUNITY for Business..
As for the calls after 9:00 PM none of my EGYPTIAN FRIENDS CALL ME after 9:00pm and They Know better.. I'm sure if your Husband asks them not to call after 9:00 PM ..they won't...you need to wip him a little..
Can u recommend any whip makers?
I'd recommend for my husband a kick in the head, but he has a history of head injuries.
Works two jobs second and third shift so naturally he takes calls during the day, when he sleeps.
Then he complains about not sleeping well.
Oh I could just strangle him. Posts: 5744 | From: Minneapolis, Mn USA | Registered: Mar 2004
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quote:Originally posted by sonomod: I have a question and I know this sounds like a stereotype, but why can't Egyptian men turn off their cell-phones when they are sleeping?
I mean just about everyone I know turns off their cellphones when they sleep, why not my husband.
And from what I see he is calling other Egyptian men in the wee hours of the morning and they answer on the second ring.
I have to knock on his door during the day and beg him to turn off his cell phone so he can get a good rest.
As a matter of fact none of my American friends shut their Phone at nite either ....
and I forward my company 800 # to my cell so I do not miss an OPPERTUNITY for Business..
As for the calls after 9:00 PM none of my EGYPTIAN FRIENDS CALL ME after 9:00pm and They Know better.. I'm sure if your Husband asks them not to call after 9:00 PM ..they won't...you need to wip him a little..
Can u recommend any whip makers?
I'd recommend for my husband a kick in the head, but he has a history of head injuries.
Works two jobs second and third shift so naturally he takes calls during the day, when he sleeps.
Then he complains about not sleeping well.
Oh I could just strangle him.
don't do it when he's on the phone ... he'll tell on u.
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I never shut off my cell phone. My Egyptian actually complains about me talking on my cell too much. I really couldn't live without it.
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I hate my handphone ( mobile, cell wahtever its called) I LOVE to turn it off. I love it even more when it is not charged! I only use it for sms now. and as a phone book LOL.
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quote:Originally posted by EgyptianMau: Why are Egyptian men ALWAYS on their cellphone???
Very interesting...There was this famous accident in cairo abt 5 yrs ago. This guy was hit by a car while crossing the street in Tahrir area. Being busy with his call he didnt even bother to look where he was crossing. He died. When the pedestrians took the phone to call back anyone, the found out it was A TOY!!! The poor guy lost his life for showing off while no one really gave a **** abt him. He just wanted to feel important!!!
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I don't like if people call me at the handphone for talk long time,I feel not comfortable even my fiance, I don't like to much text message, I hate if somebody just miss call, I mean if they just to make me call back what the heck.if they avoid to pay the bill better they don't call.
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Betul Henn! I dont understand the obsession with hp ( mobiles) Saya tidak mau kanker otak dari hp panas oiiiiy!
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See I was correct...they do it to feel important! Some ppl are real dumb @sses.
quote:Originally posted by Ngeg:
quote:Originally posted by EgyptianMau: Why are Egyptian men ALWAYS on their cellphone???
Very interesting...There was this famous accident in cairo abt 5 yrs ago. This guy was hit by a car while crossing the street in Tahrir area. Being busy with his call he didnt even bother to look where he was crossing. He died. When the pedestrians took the phone to call back anyone, the found out it was A TOY!!! The poor guy lost his life for showing off while no one really gave a **** abt him. He just wanted to feel important!!!
quote:Originally posted by karkoora: See I was correct...they do it to feel important! Some ppl are real dumb @sses.
quote:Originally posted by Ngeg:
quote:Originally posted by EgyptianMau: Why are Egyptian men ALWAYS on their cellphone???
Very interesting...There was this famous accident in cairo abt 5 yrs ago. This guy was hit by a car while crossing the street in Tahrir area. Being busy with his call he didnt even bother to look where he was crossing. He died. When the pedestrians took the phone to call back anyone, the found out it was A TOY!!! The poor guy lost his life for showing off while no one really gave a **** abt him. He just wanted to feel important!!!
i think the word u r looking for is "insecure".
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I don't give out my cell phone number except to people I'd be happy to see their number flashing on the caller ID.
And OMG, if you don't call back RIGHT AWAY they think you are dead! Posts: 8794 | From: 01-20-09 The End of an Error | Registered: Dec 2004
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quote:Originally posted by _Masrawi_: excellent ... would that also mean that u would be 11 years younger?!
You are evil.
But if you want to be friends with the fcuked up girl I was 11 years ago, that says a lot about *you.* Posts: 8794 | From: 01-20-09 The End of an Error | Registered: Dec 2004
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quote:Oh, but back in 94, they were called *car phones.
///// But if the car is moving, can't you say the phone is "mobile"?
Yeah, I need to start calling it that..... I always think of them as *cell phones.*
But what is SMS? Is that the same as text messaging? What does the acronym stand for?
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SMS means Short Message Service, it's the same of course , just in germany we call it this way.
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Ha, ha! Masrawi,i know it was only an expression, but, in romanian, duh = genie (jinn). Maybe Snoozin is quite a geni(us), huh? Posts: 1744 | From: Romania | Registered: Dec 2005
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Don't yawn Masrawi...I know my superior intellect is old news to you....but as odd as it may sound, there are many who are completely unaware of my grand abilities.
ROFL!!!
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quote:exactly ... she's been performing her black magic tricks on me.
///// Just look at her avatar! It's only a smile and brightness there! What black magic? Maybe you should borrow from her those magnifying glasses she bought... Posts: 1744 | From: Romania | Registered: Dec 2005
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Anyone remember that commercial advertisement where the small runty red-headed guy is at at latrine talking on his cell phone.
Since it takes him two hands to whip out his dingy and wiz he has his cell phone in the crutch of his shoulder and ear.
he drops it in the latrine and just sighs. Only to flush.
Lets put it this way. I have to converse with my mother when she is on the pot. I ask her if she is on the pot and she lies only for me to hear her flush a few minutes later.
Can you imagine speaking with a tall guy on his cell phone while he is using a stand up loo?
Think amplified Niagara falls.
The practice needs to stop. When going wiz don't pick up the phone.
Thank you.
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quote:Originally posted by sonomod: Anyone remember that commercial advertisement where the small runty red-headed guy is at at latrine talking on his cell phone.
Since it takes him two hands to whip out his dingy and wiz he has his cell phone in the crutch of his shoulder and ear.
he drops it in the latrine and just sighs. Only to flush.
Lets put it this way. I have to converse with my mother when she is on the pot. I ask her if she is on the pot and she lies only for me to hear her flush a few minutes later.
Can you imagine speaking with a tall guy on his cell phone while he is using a stand up loo?
Think amplified Niagara falls.
The practice needs to stop. When going wiz don't pick up the phone.
Thank you.
What? Hold on ... let me flush.
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quote:Originally posted by sonomod: The practice needs to stop. When going wiz don't pick up the phone.
Thank you.
Maybe that's part of Kiss7heaven's bathroom etiquette fatwa on the other thread! Posts: 8794 | From: 01-20-09 The End of an Error | Registered: Dec 2004
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