I agree with you, cynbob...and to all other QL members who have responded to my query. Yes, the key word in living with multicultural group is RESPECT.

I should have not initiated this thread in the first place but my excitement to be with different people and learn their culture prompted me to do it. In fact, I already noticed some good traits with these people during my 1 week stay in Doha last February...and yes, generally, people are helpful and hospitable.

During my first interview schedule, it was the Indian woman from HR Dept. who all the way helped and accommodated me, she was very friendly.

When on the road and during traffic, the Locals would easily give way to drivers/vehicles who would try to cross, with their right hand signaling to go ahead. Very cool.

Went to car dealer, the Sales Manager, he's Egyptian I was told, he's very accommodating, eager to explain the details, even after I have informed him that I am not yet planning to buy. Hospitable.

In restaurants, was able to speak with some Pakistanis and Nepalis...lot of stories, seems low profile.

I met a Bangladeshi in coffee shop, he knows very well, friendly.

Thanks to these people and thanks to all QL members. I have learned a lot in advance. While I am interested with the good traits, I am nevertheless ready for the negative sides of people.

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming really interested in other people, than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

~ Bernard Meltzer