In hotels and restaurants a gratuity of between ten and fifteen percent is the acceptable norm. However, baksheesh is expected for every service. Attendants at Cairo's historical buildings, footwear supervisors in mosques, taxi and camel drivers, baggage handlers and tour assistants will all ask for something extra from those who can afford it. Low wages necessitate this requirement and the working people of Egypt rely on the generosity of visitors. The equivalent of between one and two US dollars is an appropriate amount each time.
Casual clothing is standard wear in Cairo with few places insisting upon formal attire.
Egyptians are used to visitors removing layers in the heat of the sun and although they feel disapproval there is rarely any manifestation of it. However, if visitors would like to respect their hosts there are certain constraints that should be observed. Islam teaches that displaying the human body is not acceptable. Long, loose clothing that covers the arms and legs will also keep the sun from burning and gain respect from the Muslim population. Local Customs Bargaining or haggling is a part of life in Egypt and virtually everything is open to negotiation.