nbg - shame I could not get on line to comment after your latest rant.
Your initial comment was specifically designed to be unplesant - why bring it up on what was meant to be a very non controversial topic.
In point of fact I have worked in a very muslim dominated office in the past here and there does not seem to be a trend of decorations - except the sending of cards and e-cards.
As to going into someone's home - I believe in being asked before turning up at someone's house, as I worked with a very conservative group of people, they did not like to invite a non muslim to their house, so sorry I cannot comment on this.
But you must address the chip on your shoulder, as it shines through.
my comment was not negative it was my point of view but u wont understand bcoz racism is part of ur nature
im surprised and wondering that u live in qatar and still dont know wat kind of traditional decoration is put in home's wow this shows ur lack of interest in others celebration specially when ur living in that country.
i never raised a question of taking day off for eid so i cannot enlighten on that u will have to use ur torch of racism to see that.
and im not proud to present my point of view to ppl who r ignorant arrogant and inconsiderate of other ppl's feelings. u must be thankful that ur in a country that has given u an opportunity to earn ur living(tax free) why dont u go back to uk lets see wat wonderful job(with taxes) is waiting for u there.
and plz dont start an internet argument with me unlike you i dont enjoy mocking ppl
nbg - just waiting for someone's negative commment - well done for being the first, hope you are proud of yourself.
Please enlighten me as to the traditional decorations that are usually put up in homes and businesses in Eid?
Also, please enlighten me as to which nasty employers would not allow you to take time off at Eid in the UK to celebrate (of course taken out of your holiday entitlement as I have to take Xmas out of mine, for which I am NOT complaining as this is not a recognised public holiday here, that is fine).
I feel so Christmassy already...going to do my Christmas shopping tonight and going to write my Christmas cards now. Today is great day! It's great to be home :-)
@jjj75 just like u feel ur office unchristmacy in qatar just imagine thousand of muslim finding their office un eidy in britain two times a year it really sucks doesnt it
Remember the movie Johnny English, where the French Dude plans to turn Britain into a big-a$$ prison, well, I guess he finally chose Qatar instead of Britain. Everything is so lifeless here. Couple of shiny cars on the roads and couple of empty 50 storey buildings by the seaside, and an empty promise of a glorious future.
I can ustand... This place is horrible for christmas... no lighting.. no cheer.. terrible... doesnt feel like christmasssy at all... its highly depressing..
This is supposed to be a season for love, for smile... etc... but currently except the weather... nothing is great here,, :((
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nbg - shame I could not get on line to comment after your latest rant.
Your initial comment was specifically designed to be unplesant - why bring it up on what was meant to be a very non controversial topic.
In point of fact I have worked in a very muslim dominated office in the past here and there does not seem to be a trend of decorations - except the sending of cards and e-cards.
As to going into someone's home - I believe in being asked before turning up at someone's house, as I worked with a very conservative group of people, they did not like to invite a non muslim to their house, so sorry I cannot comment on this.
But you must address the chip on your shoulder, as it shines through.
Putting the tree up now..playing Christmas carols and eating Christmas cookies.
I just got my Advent Calendar :O)
my comment was not negative it was my point of view but u wont understand bcoz racism is part of ur nature
im surprised and wondering that u live in qatar and still dont know wat kind of traditional decoration is put in home's wow this shows ur lack of interest in others celebration specially when ur living in that country.
i never raised a question of taking day off for eid so i cannot enlighten on that u will have to use ur torch of racism to see that.
and im not proud to present my point of view to ppl who r ignorant arrogant and inconsiderate of other ppl's feelings. u must be thankful that ur in a country that has given u an opportunity to earn ur living(tax free) why dont u go back to uk lets see wat wonderful job(with taxes) is waiting for u there.
and plz dont start an internet argument with me unlike you i dont enjoy mocking ppl
nbg - just waiting for someone's negative commment - well done for being the first, hope you are proud of yourself.
Please enlighten me as to the traditional decorations that are usually put up in homes and businesses in Eid?
Also, please enlighten me as to which nasty employers would not allow you to take time off at Eid in the UK to celebrate (of course taken out of your holiday entitlement as I have to take Xmas out of mine, for which I am NOT complaining as this is not a recognised public holiday here, that is fine).
Kinda like Narnia under the reign of the White Witch. Always winter and never Christmas.
Mandi
I feel so Christmassy already...going to do my Christmas shopping tonight and going to write my Christmas cards now. Today is great day! It's great to be home :-)
I will be in Tokyo by the time its christmas :D
to celebrate Christmas like you do back home? Keep dreaming! I am Christian but we don't celebrate Christmas either!
@jjj75 just like u feel ur office unchristmacy in qatar just imagine thousand of muslim finding their office un eidy in britain two times a year it really sucks doesnt it
I could feel the same twice a year..:(
You lucky Basket Colty I envy you..
You are not alone... :-(
I console myself with the thought that I will be leaving here in 2 weeks for a white Christmas, where everything will be nothing but Christmassy :-)
C'mon guys, dont you know Qatar has the biggest and tallest Christmas tree in this world!
When you're near Villagio, and its night time, just look up. Its around 35 storeys high, sparkling this season to greet you!
We are having a party in my Office.. Not because of Advent, coz one of the Qatar guy got promoted and we have to give him a leaving party!
Anyway Party is a party..:)
Remember the movie Johnny English, where the French Dude plans to turn Britain into a big-a$$ prison, well, I guess he finally chose Qatar instead of Britain. Everything is so lifeless here. Couple of shiny cars on the roads and couple of empty 50 storey buildings by the seaside, and an empty promise of a glorious future.
I can ustand... This place is horrible for christmas... no lighting.. no cheer.. terrible... doesnt feel like christmasssy at all... its highly depressing..
This is supposed to be a season for love, for smile... etc... but currently except the weather... nothing is great here,, :((
Treat yourself - buy an Advent Calendar!!
to cheer up get into the festive mood...
your colleagues will definately join in the gang bang.
You're not alone jjj75.....so dont be depress as Qatar itself is depressingly unchristmassy :))