"Interaction Sharm Style" Sharm El Sheikh Local Custom Tip by om_212

While in Sharm one might experience some cultural shock related to interaction with locals. From one side, you will have extremely polite and well-mannered staff at the hotel, who will keep their distance and give you space. As soon as you leave your hotel, you will encounter the complete opposite style – from persistently honking taxi drivers to obnoxious salesmen who will do all possible to trick you into a conversation, then into their shops; who will follow you and tire you with the same questions: ‘where you from?’ ‘what’s your name?’ ‘would you like to see my shop for just a minute?’ etc. “the special attention” will be given if you a woman and not accompanied by men. Be prepared for a lot of attention and questions from “are you married?” to “would you like to see my place?” though with all fairness, I have to admit that things became much civilized at the Naama Bay compared to my previous visits in 2005 and 2007 – now at least half of salespeople will leave you alone, the interaction style at the Old Market is the same. so going there, don’t forget to bring along all your patience and sense of humor.