Well, Tall, I guess if you want to get to know Qataris enough then that's what you'll have to be willing to do. Though there are many other ways to get to know Qataris other than approaching them in coffee shops!...go to a club/society, visit a mosque at prayer time, etc. You have to be willing to put yourself out there and step out of your expat box though.

There are many Qataris who live completely in Qatari circles having only the most minimal interaction with expats. I guess they like it like that. On the other hand, there are Qataris who interact at all levels with expats. We're a mixed bunch ;)

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