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Tipping in Egypt
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Tipping - The Egyptian daily
The Egyptians are well aware of the fact that they can earn on crowds of tourists visiting their country. Accepted that for every, even the slightest service, a tourist must leave the tip , Also known as baksheesh . This may rile us, entertain or annoy, but unfortunately the modern reality for many Egyptians is not kind. The problem of unemployment is still growing. Of course the rich can afford all the luxuries, but they constitute a very small group of Egyptian society. The majority of live in poverty , Almost on the border of survival. That is why many decided to get some money, offering their services in exchange for baksheesh . Tipping is everyday life in Egypt . You can not fight them, because this form of self-financing supports Islam, recognizing baksheesh as a way of helping the poor.
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For what to give tips in Egypt?
Tipping in Egypt, giving away virtually for everything. They have become almost a tradition, and even the duty, which is why in August demanding them worse off, not only Egyptians but also bus driver, taxi drivers , baggage , waiters . The latter gives a baksheesh even despite the fact that tip in restaurants shall be taken into account in the amount of 10% of the contract. Often, persons employed in the tourism sector receive a nominal salary for their work, because there is a widespread belief that they should remain with bakszyszu . In hotel worth pay baksheesh sprzątaczkom in advance for the whole week - then you will be treated with special attention! On the streets almost every step you can meet someone who offers his help even in the smallest things - and it treats someone who will park your car, and nowhere is the shopkeeper to show up with flowers, and this is some kind will bring suitcases or car wash ... According to the Egyptian customs of each of them should be tip .
And if you do not give a tip?
Of course no one can force the distribution of tourist tip But in such a situation should expect some consequences. In Egyptian society, it is believed that every European is wealthy. Someone who refuses to give away a tip comes in the eyes of an Egyptian for a wicked person and scanty. Of the many accounts of people who have had the pleasure to host Egypt , It follows that without a tip, you can not count on full support. Do not be surprised, therefore, that if you do not give bakszyszu service hotel, you can find your room nieposprzątany!
Still, we should give a tip in situations where we are satisfied with the service. For small enough to offer a service of the Egyptian pound, or 1 U.S. dollar . There sprzątaczce should leave a 5 Egyptian pounds for 1 week. Best to give it in person at the beginning of the stay or leave on a pillow in a hotel room.
Author: Kamila Giebeli - Rights to the article belong to egiptwczasy.com
