Clean up?

lost-in-qatar
By lost-in-qatar

Cleaned up after myself and threw my trash in the garbage......why was everyone staring. I was told to stop....someone might lose their job?
Really? I feel weird getting up and leaving my mess behind.

By HeniHuDz• 7 Oct 2012 13:54
Rating: 3/5
HeniHuDz

I'm sorry I misunderstand? You cleaned up your table in resturant? Or something else? Reading the forum here, I've come to understand in Qatar there are many servant types positions tea boy, trolley pushers, etc ... while yes people earn money for these positions, we should be couresty and do the minimum like throwing trash in the bin. The worker can wash the table after you, no? Just be yourself I think! If you want to do it, clean up! If you don't, leave it! I think it's not a very big deal for people to tell you to stop?!

By PrarieFire• 2 Oct 2012 16:24
PrarieFire

I can't get over the fact that someone felt they needed to intervene when you were cleaning up after yourself

By Sir. Fin. Waves• 2 Oct 2012 15:15
Rating: 5/5
Sir. Fin. Waves

True it is someone's job, but being as I was raised to Clean up after myself... It's just normal to me. They can wipe the table clean, and make this table available faster to the many ppl standing around waiting to sit.

K.C. Its ok, forget caring what other people think. If only there was good customer service, and good people like you and me who know to throw your own garbage away.

Just like I have a problem with being outdoors here..... I never would dream to throw my empty coffee cup, etc on the ground, keep your country clean, begins with yourself. I am shocked to see all the garbage all over the beaches and roads.

I have Culture shock!

Be yourself. Thanks for helping teach others good manners.

By FathimaH• 2 Oct 2012 14:10
Rating: 3/5
FathimaH

and it's something that gives me great happiness. Yeah people stare. Let them! I always think of the good example I maybe setting by doing so. Keep it up lost....you are doing right!

By smoke• 2 Oct 2012 13:53
Rating: 2/5
smoke

yes yes damn this auto correct :P

By smoke• 2 Oct 2012 13:49
smoke

tinker what to do yaani my fur so soft i cant stop licking myself :P

By smoke• 2 Oct 2012 13:11
smoke

:( thats a good point LIQ (oh your id sounds like LICK) thats exactly how i clean my plate :)

By lost-in-qatar• 2 Oct 2012 13:10
lost-in-qatar

is there anything left when You're done eating?

By lost-in-qatar• 2 Oct 2012 13:08
lost-in-qatar

Lp, you're right....I never have and shouldn't start now.

By smoke• 2 Oct 2012 13:06
smoke

and why should you stop at cleaning only your mess...clean mine too :)

By anonymous• 2 Oct 2012 13:04
anonymous

Why do you care what other people think? They are all idiots.

By aiwa6• 2 Oct 2012 12:35
aiwa6

Stay calm, and keep cleaning. You might set an example :)

By PrisonerofownDevice• 2 Oct 2012 12:28
Rating: 3/5
PrisonerofownDevice

if u wud b in JAPAN, its normal but in QATAR, they think u r idiot..

Those people who stopped u wud b cleaning plates in hotel back in EUROPE

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