Egyptian Cultural Differences
Rochanda Robertson
The cultural differences between the United States and Egypt are high in numbers. Before traveling to Egypt and meeting with potential business leaders, many things must be taken into consideration. There are some things that we as Americans do and say that is considered normal in the U.S. but would be considered abnormal or rude in Egypt. The first step that would have to be taken is to establish a good relationship with my potential Egyptian business leaders. This would have to be done because most Egyptians will only do business with people that they know and respect. According to (Reich) Egyptians like to plan their business meetings out well in advance. Here in the U.S. it’s not
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The handshake photo should show a looser handshake and the photo should also be in black and white. Egyptians do not shake hands very firmly and I think that using black and white just shows that there’s no color barrier or anything like that. For the photo of the group of people together I think that the photo should have a caption. The caption should suggest that they are all working together using good teamwork. Egyptians respect age and experience
Some key points of this paper are going to be about the development of civilization, geography, social structure, Hierarchy, and where the Ancient Egyptian civilization began.
Amongst the turbid and dysfunction that is the Middle East lies the nation of Egypt. Egypt, a major country of the Middle East, is habitually considered stereotypical of Middle Eastern civilization, but further research guides one to the conclusion that Egypt is far from a generic Middle Eastern country. Egypt has a strong tradition of nationalism that has been formed during its history, giving it a national unity that is often non-existent in other Middle Eastern nations (1). This, as well as other advantages that Egypt has gained during its past, has allowed it to rise above the problems plaguing the rest of the Middle East and to form basically its
Each religion displays unique ways to relate to their gods. This difference is also seen in the Sumerian, Egyptian, and Hebrew religions. The Sumerians were polytheistic (many gods) and believed that gods were the cause of their unpredictable weather such as sudden floods and severe droughts. It is for this reason that they aimed to please the vengeful gods by following rules made by religious leaders. In addition, they built ziggurats in the city of their cities to honor the gods. Egyptians were also polytheistic. However, they believed that a pharaoh (a living god-king) was their connection to the many gods they worshiped. The pharaoh was thought to control the Nile River, which was the foundation of the empire. Also, much as they would pamper
The ancient Egyptian civilization began in ca. 2700 until 1075 BC. The Egyptians depended on the Nile River for their economy, rural, and religion. During the middle and new kingdoms in Egypt, the Israelites were slaves, but God delivered them out of Egypt. There are the primary differences are the worship, purpose of man, and life after death.
Cross-cultural studies are an essential part of Society and Culture. This report will examine cross cultural similarities and differences relating to Egypt and Australia. In particular, the report will use family, power/authority/influence and gender as comparison indicators.
I was born in America, but grew up with both the American and Egyptian cultures. This had a great impact on my life. People ask me about my culture all the time and this has triggered my interest in other cultures. It taught me to be tolerant and understanding toward other cultures and beliefs. This has helped me on many occasions to work successfully with others as well as become empathetic. Over the past couple of years I have traveled to Egypt and Sint Maarten. Traveling to different countries helped expand my experiences and knowledge of the diverse ways people think and live their lives. I have done volunteer work in many parts of the healthcare field. Every time I did any kind of health-related work I learned something new. The most meaningful
It affected where they lived because they lived in a arid climate and they were isolated from the other places of the world. The Ancient Egyptian religion was polytheistic and everyone worshiped the gods. Every town had its own certain god. The Ancient Egyptians religion had changed over time and many creation stories, which is a story that describes how they think the world was created.
Ancient Egyptian religion was very different than most others. Ancient Egyptians were Polytheistic and they had over 4,000 gods that they worshipped. The most common gods that were worshipped were the Sun god, Re (The Sun god has many other names as well.) and Osiris, the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld. They believed that Re sailed across the sky in a boat.
Although gods may sometimes seem similar, when you compare certain diverse cultures, their gods can actually be worlds apart. Of course the Egyptian, Aztec, Chinese, and Japanese gods have similarities, but they also have their differences. Every culture has their own unique history and their own beliefs. The way civilizations integrate their gods into their heritages can be quite original.
Egypt is still a nation of wonder, history, enchantment, and lost human ingenuity. Many aspects of Egypt remain a mystery, but slowly some secrets are coming to light. Going through history to its foundations and remnants, there is much to be learned and understood. Though the boundary lines of Egypt are quite large, the vast majority of its citizens live compacted along the Nile River. Egypt is most renowned for its life flowing river, its Pyramids, Pharaohs, and its distinct religious worship. Looking underneath the majestic artwork, and the thriving life, is another aspect of Egypt where one discovers the struggles of its past. Yet this inner turmoil within Egypt’s history is part of the lure that attracts many to learn about its ancient
The Ancient Egyptians were similar to modern day people. They enjoyed outdoor activities, partying, dancing and playing games with friends and family. Hunting and fishing was usually for survival, but they also did it for entertainment. Egyptians found water related pastimes like swimming and boating to be very fun as well. Telling stories was the most popular form of entrainment. Members of the higher class also seemed to enjoy throwing large dinner parties. They would dance, eat, sing, and drink beer and win at these parties. It is believed they hired entertainers. Ancient Egyptians also played board games. Their games would be drawn in the sand or played on a board made from clay, wood, or stone. One of the most common games was senet.
As time passes we see all the history our past ancestors have left for us. Unfortunately for some civilizations and cultures they didn’t have the ability to write down their story. Even though they didn’t have the chance to show us how their culture developed and how they came to pass we can imagine it with the help of others cultures. One civilization that did have the knowledge and resources to do so were the ancient Egyptians. Ancient Egyptians were people who were very religious, strongly divided by gender roles and had a great hierarchy. They were also quite advanced for their period in terms of their technology and economic innovations.
Throughout the history of human civilizations, numerous cultures have been formed, which have been influenced by the society and the surrounding environments. Due to the fact that no two humans are the same, many cultures that have evolved throughout the world are somewhat different from one another, even if the people from these different cultures lived in similar environments. An example of this can be the differences in certain traditions and cultures in the Gulf countries. Though there are a lot of similarities between the cultures of these Gulf countries, the individual differences in certain cultures and traditions are attributed to the individual human differences that define us, and thus our culture and society. Though the Egyptian
At first glance, the idols of Egypt and the God of Israel appear utterly different, similarities bleed through as we investigate the history of the Egyptians and the Israelites. Some differences leap out. The Egyptians were polytheistic, and the Israelites were monotheistic. The Egyptian gods had human traits and could die, whereas God was fully God and could not die. To get to heaven, the Egyptians believed they needed to do good works, but the Israelites believed they needed faith. Looking deeper, we see some similarities. Both groups of people worshipped their gods. Also, the creators spoke through priests and prophets. The last major similarity is that each god had their own group of chosen people. The gods of the Egyptians had similar and different characteristics to the God of Israel.
For the final paper assignment I chose to write about the Egyptian culture. The reason why I chose the Egyptian culture is because I have always been fascinated by it. My mother was a huge fan of this particular culture, so I grew up going to all the different museums. I am amazed by their pyramids, their history and how they were able to mummify their pharaohs.