Interesting infographic Kim! I’m really surprised that tipping is such a huge part of the culture in Egypt, I’ve never heard of that being an issue in any other country. I really love the theme and colors used in this infographic, it looks really great. I would’ve loved to learn more about the history of Baksheesh in Egypt and how it became so huge. Was it a big thing in ancient Egypt?
What surprised me about learning about this country was how Baksheesh is practiced but the bribery is contributing to corruption at various levels of society. The best part of the infographic was the information regarding tourism, the locations most popular, and how the increase would lead to more potential victims. Great Job and topic.
Something that I learned about Egypt that surprised me is that tipping can lead to corruption, I had never even considered that could happen. The best part of this infographic is all the pictures, I love pictures because it helps me remember details. Overall, you did an outstanding job on your infographic!
1) The surprises to this infographic when I initially read it was learning about tipping culture as it is something that we often see this type of ” Culture ” here in the United States and see it as a normalcy but I enjoyed reading how it can have a negative affect in other countries.
2) The best part about this infographic was the use of photos and the background is so eye-catching
3) I think my only feedback would sugest to space things out so It did not look so full and so the little photos could be a tad bit bigger but overall I think this was one of the cooler ones to read and learn about in the course.
Hi Kimberly! I love your infographic aesthetic it’s very intriguing and eye captivating. Reading your infographic it’s very informative and easy to read, I love the background knowledge that tourists typically know about and then lead into the corruption that Baksheesh feeds into. Typically tourists aren’t aware of the impact they leave in a country and with Egypt being such a tourist attraction it’s important to spread this knowledge to people before they leave for a vacation. If I had done this infographic I would have put the information in little boxes to make them pop out but the aesthetic is very well blended.
What you are saying is that tipping in Egypt can be contribute to corruption among the citizens in Egypt because some services do not require tipping. If a tourist does not know this, then they can inadvertently tip, which in turn would create a sense of entitlement among the people there to where they expect to be tipped.
What I liked best was to see Egypt bounced back from Covid-19 and their tourism is up again.
Do you know if there is a guidebook that will share which amount is appropriate to tip in Egypt and for which services?
I was startled to see how closely the habit of “baksheesh” (tipping) is linked to larger concerns of corruption in Egypt. I always thought tipping was just an act of charity, but this infographic showed how it can occasionally blur into bribery and entrench inequity, weakening openness in everyday life. The nicest thing about this infographic was how it clearly linked personal activities, like as tipping when flying, to broader economic and social issues. The part “Knowledge is Power: Resisting Corruption” truly spoke to me since it demonstrated how being an informed tourist can have a positive influence.
This infographic was very eye opening. I had no prior knowledge of the tipping culture in Egypt I had always thought it was only an American theme, but it is very interesting to see how this leads to corruption. The best part is the inclusion of how tourists can tip properly.
I was surprised to find out that Egypt’s tipping culture could unintentionally contribute to corruption. The best part of the infographic is how it clearly links everyday habits to broader systemic issues, making it relatable. I think adding specific examples or visuals would make the argument even stronger.
As previously stated, the thing that definitely caught me by surprised was the fact that the practice of baksheesh, basically tipping, was even seen as a bad thing. It played a somewhat minor role in corruption withing Egypt. The fact that what can be seen as a kind gesture actually has some undertones to it not noticed by most people who travel there is interesting to say the least. I think a little more examples though, say from media or publication outlets about it would be helpful though since, it can help go more in depth on what it probably is more.
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Bella Gutierrez
Interesting infographic Kim! I’m really surprised that tipping is such a huge part of the culture in Egypt, I’ve never heard of that being an issue in any other country. I really love the theme and colors used in this infographic, it looks really great. I would’ve loved to learn more about the history of Baksheesh in Egypt and how it became so huge. Was it a big thing in ancient Egypt?
Lashanna Hill
What surprised me about learning about this country was how Baksheesh is practiced but the bribery is contributing to corruption at various levels of society. The best part of the infographic was the information regarding tourism, the locations most popular, and how the increase would lead to more potential victims. Great Job and topic.
Karicia Gallegos
Something that I learned about Egypt that surprised me is that tipping can lead to corruption, I had never even considered that could happen. The best part of this infographic is all the pictures, I love pictures because it helps me remember details. Overall, you did an outstanding job on your infographic!
Carollann Serafin
1) The surprises to this infographic when I initially read it was learning about tipping culture as it is something that we often see this type of ” Culture ” here in the United States and see it as a normalcy but I enjoyed reading how it can have a negative affect in other countries.
2) The best part about this infographic was the use of photos and the background is so eye-catching
3) I think my only feedback would sugest to space things out so It did not look so full and so the little photos could be a tad bit bigger but overall I think this was one of the cooler ones to read and learn about in the course.
Sunny Ngethe
Hi Kimberly! I love your infographic aesthetic it’s very intriguing and eye captivating. Reading your infographic it’s very informative and easy to read, I love the background knowledge that tourists typically know about and then lead into the corruption that Baksheesh feeds into. Typically tourists aren’t aware of the impact they leave in a country and with Egypt being such a tourist attraction it’s important to spread this knowledge to people before they leave for a vacation. If I had done this infographic I would have put the information in little boxes to make them pop out but the aesthetic is very well blended.
Cynthia Brehm
What you are saying is that tipping in Egypt can be contribute to corruption among the citizens in Egypt because some services do not require tipping. If a tourist does not know this, then they can inadvertently tip, which in turn would create a sense of entitlement among the people there to where they expect to be tipped.
What I liked best was to see Egypt bounced back from Covid-19 and their tourism is up again.
Do you know if there is a guidebook that will share which amount is appropriate to tip in Egypt and for which services?
America Rosales
I was startled to see how closely the habit of “baksheesh” (tipping) is linked to larger concerns of corruption in Egypt. I always thought tipping was just an act of charity, but this infographic showed how it can occasionally blur into bribery and entrench inequity, weakening openness in everyday life. The nicest thing about this infographic was how it clearly linked personal activities, like as tipping when flying, to broader economic and social issues. The part “Knowledge is Power: Resisting Corruption” truly spoke to me since it demonstrated how being an informed tourist can have a positive influence.
Sabrina Arguello
This infographic was very eye opening. I had no prior knowledge of the tipping culture in Egypt I had always thought it was only an American theme, but it is very interesting to see how this leads to corruption. The best part is the inclusion of how tourists can tip properly.
Rebecca Amaya
I was surprised to find out that Egypt’s tipping culture could unintentionally contribute to corruption. The best part of the infographic is how it clearly links everyday habits to broader systemic issues, making it relatable. I think adding specific examples or visuals would make the argument even stronger.
Cris Saldana
As previously stated, the thing that definitely caught me by surprised was the fact that the practice of baksheesh, basically tipping, was even seen as a bad thing. It played a somewhat minor role in corruption withing Egypt. The fact that what can be seen as a kind gesture actually has some undertones to it not noticed by most people who travel there is interesting to say the least. I think a little more examples though, say from media or publication outlets about it would be helpful though since, it can help go more in depth on what it probably is more.