How to politely handle persistent salespeople in Egypt?

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TL;DR

The simplest approach is a brief, calm refusal such as “No, thank you” or the Arabic word “khalas” (“enough”). Avoid going inside “just to leave a review” or “just to look” if you do not intend to buy.

What the community said

When approached on the street, a smile and a short “No, thank you” is usually enough; lengthy explanations can encourage further sales talk.

“No, thank you”

For a firmer refusal, say “khalas,” an Arabic word meaning “enough.” Say it calmly and keep walking rather than entering a negotiation.

Khalas

An invitation to enter a shop “to write a review” may be a sales tactic. If you do not plan to visit, do not go inside or promise a review.

“Come in and write a review”