I think I would agree with the lady on most counts except that I am not sure if its only Qataris or driving in general is quite rash here. I am only here for a month & I am already terrified of crossing the roads. That said, I have also heard a lot about how locals can get away with practically doing anything while expacts may get screwed for a small mistake. Frankly, I haven't been in touch with the locals here but I wouldn't call them 'inhospitable'. They sure smile & say hello on some occasions (not that I expect much from them). I guess not having pedestrian crossings totally sucks. Govt. should do something abt it.