# Meeting a client in Cairo

**Language:** Arabic  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master professional business etiquette in Arabic by listening to Ali and Nada's conversation about welcoming a client to an office in Cairo. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** At the historic Groppi cafe in Downtown Cairo, Nada is helping Ali prepare for his upcoming pitch to a major corporate event planner. As they review his presentation over coffee, they discuss the essential etiquette, greetings, and vocabulary needed to navigate a formal business meeting in the capital.

## Lessons

### 1. Welcoming a guest warmly

Nada welcomes Ali to a quiet cafe where she regularly meets people, and they settle in.

### 2. Confirming interview details and locations

Nada asks Ali about the timing of his upcoming interview and where he is currently staying.

### 3. Planning travel time for appointments

Nada advises Ali on when to leave for his interview, comparing city traffic with the quiet roads of Siwa.

### 4. Arriving early for an appointment

Nada and Ali discuss unpredictable traffic and agree on the importance of arriving early to avoid being late.

### 5. Starting a business meeting politely

Ali asks Nada how to introduce himself and when to bring up his product during the interview.

### 6. Making small talk before business

Nada explains the local custom of making casual small talk about the weather or coffee before discussing business.

### 7. Handling drink offers politely

Nada advises Ali to accept a drink offer during his interview, even though he prefers not to drink outside his home.

### 8. Ordering coffee in an office

Ali decides to order black coffee during his interview, which Nada agrees is a standard choice for office meetings.

### 9. Sharing your business card

Ali shows Nada his business card, and she checks that his contact details are clear and legible.

### 10. Giving items with proper etiquette

Nada reminds Ali of the important cultural custom of presenting his business card with his right hand.

### 11. Presenting product samples to clients

Ali and Nada discuss bringing high-quality dates as a sample, noting how popular they are at weddings.

### 12. Checking business hours and schedules

Ali asks Nada about the office's working days and confirms that Tuesday is a good day for his meeting.

### 13. Overcoming nervousness before a meeting

Nada reassures a nervous Ali about his valuable product and asks him to call her right after the interview.

### 14. Planning a follow-up meeting

Ali promises to call Nada after his interview, and they plan to meet again at the cafe to celebrate.