r u serious brit?? are there still people who would "stare" because you two are from different culture? why do you think they stare because they cannot be happy for you guys? maybe they admire you, that's why they stare...
..actually, 'specially on the Corniche, some people are sitting and staring on everybody and everything who or what's passing by...it's kind of entertainment...
i don't think it has anything to do with your different cultures though

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