Once again, Egypt has created another way of wordless communication to use amongst its people.

Let’s take Cairo for example:

Subject raises hand in air – as if to ask question in class- palms facing receiver and big smile on their face.

Usually followed by action of leaving or turning around or continuing other actions.

Means:  Hello! Or Goodbye!

Hand raised midway at shoulder level – subject usually standing in the street – continually doing this downward pointing finger swirling motion.

Looks like their using their finger to mix a cup of cappuccino.

Means: Searching for Microbus transportation heading towards “Ring road”

Subject’s palm facing upwards – fingers are gathered together – hand moving up and down.

Means:  Please wait or please do whatever your doing at a slower motion.

Subject’s palms are facing receiver – hand motion to and from the person and receiver – fingers open and close with motion.

Means: Subject is probably explaining something or convincing the other person with something.

Subject standing in the street gesturing hands in a triangular shape –tip of the fingers meet each other at the top.

Means: Subject in search of Microbus transportation heading towards “El Haram” area.