jokes apart,the girls here are a bit defensive when it comes to sudden casual friendships.they are all raised to stick within their circle of friends.but friendships with expats also happen.usually at the workplace....like what happened with me.one of my best friends is a qatari girl and i must say i adore her to bits! :-)

Going to church no more makes you a Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car. ~ Garrison Keillor