A Trip to Alexandria, Egypt

Last time I visited Egypt, I somewhat started this adventure somewhat educated about what to expect, since I have known and befriended Egyptian friends, and even married one, and have delved into various books that detailed the culture in an intimate, and quite frank manner. So I knew, for example, that if one should receive guests, and if the guest should provide the host with a gift, then the gift would not, under any circumstances, be opened in the presense of guests. It would be enjoyed privately, later. I think understanding the indoniscrincies of such a culture, or any culture, is useful, particulary since their are a multitude of misunderstandings and miscommunications that could likely result — and I would rather save myself and others the stress or hard feelings.