“I love Egypt, but I won’t set foot there again – because of local stick-ins,” said a professional tourist and shared three ways to get rid of them. She listed them in her blog channel.
The tourist voiced three ways to avoid intrusive traders in Egypt:
Red flag. You can ask for a red flag at the towel dispenser on the beach or by the pool. By tying it to an umbrella near a sunbed, the tourist lets others know that he does not want to talk to anyone, including merchants. At the same time, sellers have no right to disturb his peace and will bypass him.
An iron argument. The traveler was advised to use the very working phrase No money. For the Egyptians, this is a convincing argument. To make it look believable, the blogger advised accompanying her answer with a sad facial expression, spreading her arms to the side, and showing empty pockets. Sellers usually don’t waste time on those who claim they don’t have the money. “Of course, there are exceptions – today Egyptians are even ready to accept payment for SBP if you come to their store. But most of the time this method works,” the author noted.
Stone face. If a tourist is surrounded by Egyptians with persistent requests to give $1, especially often practiced by child beggars, one should keep a “stone face” and move forward, not paying attention to the offered goods or requests. At the same time, you should not respond to shouts. “Once I gave a kid a bill, then the children almost tore me apart. It is worth it for them to see the wallet – and immediately their plaintive voices turned into demanding cries. I was really scared! As a result, I had to run away instead of going to the bus. They chased after me and grabbed my hands, clothes, and bag. No matter how much you give to the local beggars, they will not accept it with thanks, but will demand more,” the author warned.
In conclusion, she advised all tourists to show confidence and determination, and not being shy to refuse pushy sellers, as. this persistence will help you stay calm and avoid unnecessary expenses.