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Personal Space
& Greetings
By Ethan Preu
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Two Counties
Egypt United States
Hardly any sense of Tend to require more
personal space personal space

Hug/kiss/handshake is Avoid physical contact

common
Shaking hands is
Affection is frowned upon acceptable
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Egypt ( Cairo )

16 Million

630 f 2 per person

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U.S. ( Los Angeles )

3.93 Million

3660 f per person

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Egyptian Greetings
Greetings are based on religion and class

Handshakes are customary between the same sex

Kiss on cheeks while shaking hands with same sex ( relationship )

Handshakes are limp and prolonged

Women must extend her hand first, if not, the man bows his head
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United States Greetings

Generally quite informal greetings

Keep distance when conversing

Handshakes are brief and firm

Back slapping is used to show friendship

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