October 13, 2005

Pinky Shares Egyptian Business Etiquette




Egyptians love Pinky. He is being courted by several Egyptian agents for appearances, book deals, and arranged marriages. Here are some of the tips he has learned dealing with his new fan base:

--Arabic is read from right to left and books or magazines start at what would be the last page in the U.S. Printed literature should have an impressive back cover, even if printed in English.

--Frequently appointments are interrupted by phone calls and visits from friend and family.

--Business cards should be printed in English on one side and Arabic on the other.

--Documents should carry two dates, the Gregorian (Western) date and the Hijrah (Arabic) date.