Men in Egypt

Submitted by Isis (Australia), Aug 2, 2010 at 20:00

Only time will tell NMP. A worrying sign is that he claims that he doesn't know about the reputation of the men in Sharm. Sometimes these men can play the "I don't need a visa or money" card for many years to keep you in their sights but I really do think that when you are comfortable with him and the relationship he will show his true colours. If he wasn't a waiter and was educated I would think that there was some hope of him being true to his word. These young men flock to the resort cities to work because they come from poor fasmilies and families and humble villages and they need to support themselves and their families any way they can. They are paid meagre wages by the Russian owned hotels and resorts and usually rely on tips to get them by. Vulnerable older women tourists are easy prey as they do have money and they often can be lonely or getting over a relationship which makes them just that little bit more gullible when these charming men approach.

Follow your intincts and I think you are correct to be wary of this man and his intentions. And yes, there are good men in Egypt but they are not in the resort areas of Egypt. They are educated and have good jobs or run successful businesses and have the means to support themselves and their families without the need to scam women tourists.

All the best.

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