Despite the political instability, Egypt remains a very attractive holiday destination for Russians. It is from this country that many begin to discover tourist life. Therefore, before the first trip, many questions arise: how to communicate and what language is the best to explain in Egypt?
Instructions
Step 1
Arab. It is this ancient language that is official in Egypt. However, for a ten-day trip, few people dare to learn it. However, remembering a few words like "good evening" and "thank you" will not be difficult, and the service staff will be pleased. Short dictionaries with transcription in Russian can be found in tourist brochures, which are issued by the guides upon arrival.
Step 2
Russian. Tourism in Egypt is an important item of the country's budget, and guests from Russia come here in quiet times and during times of turmoil, so the guides actively learn our language. Reliable tour operators make sure that their clients are served by an experienced specialist who will help solve problems in the hotel and in the city. Therefore, communication can be established through him without fear of being misunderstood. In addition, in all tourist places they understand Russian, so negotiating a price will not be a problem. As for restaurants and cafes, at the entrance there is usually an inscription “there is a menu in Russian”, there it is enough to show the waiter the dish you like.
Step 3
English. It is a universal language, in any country in the world there is someone who understands it, and Egypt is no exception. Therefore, outside the hotel or on excursions, you can communicate on it. Most of the service personnel in shops and cafes do not own it very well, but the words “right”, “left”, “taxi”, “restaurant”, “expensive”, “bank” and “how much” are understood by everyone.
Step 4
Sign language. This method of communication is also quite useful, especially when shopping for souvenirs. Egyptians love to bargain, so when choosing goods, you can “help” yourself in every possible way with gestures and facial expressions, excluding, however, aggressive waving hands or grimaces. A calculator will also help, especially if you find it difficult to understand the numbers. If you want to clarify the price, enter the numbers on the device and show the seller. In addition, no one has canceled such a simple method of communication as a notebook and a pen. If you do not understand something, just sketch it out, draw, and you will be helped.
