such questions are trumpeted just out of neglgence or arrogance.

that "we are Westerners; and we heard Qatar is a fundamentalist country".

both arguements are wrong. the so-called "western" ladies should have common sense how to behave in a
non-western country.

secondly, Qatar is not a Orthodox, Fundamentalist country. It does have a quite liberal outlook.

For your satisfaction, please ask any of the western ladies working in Qatar offices.