I guess you're right diamond. If the way to get to know a Qatari is to go out and force myself upon them when they're enjoying a coffee or something, then I'm never going to "get it right". That sort of approach is not in my nature.

It's unfortunate because it means the only impression I will have of Qataris is then one formed from observing their behaviour when I'm out and about around Doha. Yet from the conversations with Qataris I've got to know through QL (specifically the ones with you) I realise they have so much more to offer than that.