I am a Qatari that attended the American school of Doha. I have always worn both Western style clothing and Qatari thobe depending on the occasion. Now, take it from me that there is no offense whatsoever with regard to an expatriate wearing Qatari clothing. It is very comfortable, and yes there are different styles and ways of wearing it. However, there is no basis whatsoever for any offence --Take it from QATARI!
I greatly admire and and thank you for the thoughtfulness and respect that you show towards the Qatari culture while living in Qatar. Some expatriates do not share this respect for a different culture and seem to look down upon our Qatari culture, stereotyping it as backwards and archaic. Fortunately, there aren't many of them! Please feel free to participate in our culture!!!
I am a Qatari that attended the American school of Doha. I have always worn both Western style clothing and Qatari thobe depending on the occasion. Now, take it from me that there is no offense whatsoever with regard to an expatriate wearing Qatari clothing. It is very comfortable, and yes there are different styles and ways of wearing it. However, there is no basis whatsoever for any offence --Take it from QATARI!
I greatly admire and and thank you for the thoughtfulness and respect that you show towards the Qatari culture while living in Qatar. Some expatriates do not share this respect for a different culture and seem to look down upon our Qatari culture, stereotyping it as backwards and archaic. Fortunately, there aren't many of them! Please feel free to participate in our culture!!!