The Good Traits of People in Qatar

so you were betrayed by your so called friend/s.. :(

anyway, thanks a lot shoeaddict...i would definitely socialize with some groups as this would help me neutralize the would-be homesickness being initially experienced by 1st timers.

though you may be correct as this issue is the one of the first reminders my sister gave to me when i was in Doha last Feb.

for all of us, especially those in abroad, it is always nice to have a group. share with them, learn from them, be wary of the info that you would ask from them and be extra careful of the info that you would cascade to others as well. there's nothing wrong with being friendly...just choose carefully the people or group of people that you think you would be comfortable with.

thanks again!

the ones you fully trust here are the ones who are going to backstab you.in other words does the term "makapili"remind you of ?

anyways darryl,,,i assume you are fo good nature so,socialise and enjoy yourself,but remember your personal life is yours and yours alone.

i cannot fully comprehend shoeaddict...but sorry to hear that you were a victim.

am just thinking that being socially updated, hanging around with some group of people, would put my throat in danger. jk! thanks anyway for this info.

You can't teach experience...

they use deodorant?

like to CUT and CUTTHROAT their fellow kabayans...victim already,but since im anti-social now-adays its easier for me to live and breathe

is kabayan a single person or you are referring to all our kabayans?

numero uno si kabayan..........

Thanks, shoeaddict.

I guess everywhere there are gossip mongers and backstabbers.

Hope not much in QL groups?

i will teach experience...

ok ok ok

You can't teach experience...

be wary of gossip mongers and backstabbers,,,plenty here...

Hi Happy, seriously, Welcoming Committee should be a good project worth considering for QLers..

Chairman? I would vote for somebody who has the passion for people, especially to the new comers; has the capability to introduce Qatar and the most important for every committee...the AVAILABILITY.

Go for it Happy...will surely support you!

Oops, but let me land first in Doha. :)

Here is another big argument coming your way, who will chair the Welcome Committee..:)

Just teasing. Safe trip to Doha insha'Allah.

Salam

dont forget to pm us,if you want a warm welcome....count me in,,,yay

Yes, I am already convinced that it is exciting and challenging to live in Qatar. I will be surely coming to Doha 1st week of June.

A Welcoming Committee? Let me add that to my Wish List! :)

Hey, it's actually a good idea. I would surely join in that committee if there is one.

Thanks and see you all soon!

nyahahahhahaha,,,,,can i trade Dr.Jack Shepherd from Lost?im sure youll like him too...(sharpening the claws)

shall i offer you a saucer of milk together with Dr.Jack...lol

Darling, I have shaved my legs and applied some moisturiser................you don't stand a chance. Especially as I can say, 'get bloods STAT', in a very American/Oz/Brit/Irish way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it comes out like,' give me a high five Shelia, please darling, but oh be Jasus don't bruise the fecker'.

I will hoist that up the flag pole and see who salutes it!!

for like 7 years,ive come to love it.and you are going to loooove it here,,,provided that i get Mc Steamy first....nyahahaha(evil grin)

You do have to live here to appreciate it though. It is not a BAD place at all. It is actually a good place to be.

I was in Abu Dhabi last weekend and I was so bloody excited about going. Speed (god love him) gave me loads of info. We had a great time.................but was glad to get back home to Doha.

Doha is not home but it's next to it.

I will hoist that up the flag pole and see who salutes it!!

i just read your comment,,,really???a little exaggerated,dnt you think?or do you?

love the comment....he really has to come here and live Doha...why dont we set-up a welcoming committee?

Doha like any other place on Earth has good and bad about it.

What I find funny is that people, especially on here (QL)thrive on the Western/and the 'others' frame of mind.

Almost like a competition as to who earns more, who is better qualified, who is less racist etc etc. When actually, to be honest most people are racist really. We know deep down why there are economics dictating who earns what and why.

Doha is actually a very nice place to live, yes the driving is crazy, but that prevails in most of the Middle East and China and India and some other places too. (I am sure somebody better qualified than me will talk about French and Spanish drivers).

Doha and I know this to be a fact has more ex pats than locals and I think the breakdown is, Indians, Phillopinas, Asians and then Westerners.

Doha is what you make of it. Compared to what I can do in Oz, it is very boring. However, we are going to make our life in the UK, that is where my husband is from; so compared to the UK; life in Doha is better than England.

Do not be put off by you see on QL, this is not a reflection of life in Qatar really, it should be as this is what this forum was made for. You have to live Doha to understand it.

I will hoist that up the flag pole and see who salutes it!!

nationalities or more,learn from all of them,respect every individual,be strong enough to fight what is right....and one more thing,dont forget that Qatar is going to be your home away from home so be the gracious guest.

ROFL Xena, ya, let's forget about that one. ;)

no, won't bring that up again;-)

"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME

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Gypsy, that's brilliant. I am not casting judgement on this thread, nor to any of the responses, but if this was posted in the UK, I believe that the posters and participants would most certainly be liable for prosecution and there would be an almighty hoo haa.

I would just like to say this then...hooray for a multicultural society that comes with a forum where EVERYONE gets to say what they think without fear of the thought police interfering. I just hope people don't abuse it by saying that some groups of people stink...oops, too late!

Thats hilarious

Hi Happy, okay, got it...will take note of your advise.

Thanks again!

Take care, QLers.

Again, I just wanted to know some of their good traits.

Some descriptions might be offending in nature.

I would appreciate if this thread be closed than reading the negatives of others.

Anyway, I've learned enough from earlier comments.

Thanks much!

I’m just being over cautious Darryl, wanted you to make sure what type of visa is issued for you and if your family, if applicable, will be easily allowed to the country.

You may also want to check your position /title on your official papers. Sometime what’s written is not exactly your current profession, for several reasons.

If you think I’m confusing you, just search QL for Visa, Working Visa, Permit, Residency..etc

Salam

Super funny. Now Darryl One will want to come see all nutty QLers and will forget totally about work..:)

Salam

Locals: Have so much money they hand you diamonds as you walk down the street. They also ride a mythical beast called "The Landcruiser" from a top which they are liable to cast you off the road.

Indians: Secretly (to the few of us in the know) this country is owned by the Indian Mafia and is called Little India. Membership to this exclusive and highly secret and dangerous group can be achieved by the Indian Yes/No head bob. It takes years of practice to master.

Filipinos: Their tears cause cancer...so never make them cry.

Egyptians: Careful of their wiley ways, they will seduce you with their dark good looks and winning smiles...but before you know it they will be pulling your brain out of your head through your nose in an effort to mumify you (they haven't quite gotten over this interesting tid-bit from their history).

Other Asians: Eat dog...so if you have one, keep it indoors and away from them.

Europeans: Can be identified by the fact that they are all nudists. They wear no clothes and are always carrying bread, cheese and drawing blasphemous cartoons.

Americans: Can usually be seen running down the street in flames with larges groups of Arabs following them screaming and burning effigies.

Hi Happy, what do you mean by this?

Please verify your visa status and your family visit procedure prior to arrival.

Just got email last thursday from my employer that my working visa has been applied already.

Thanks

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

How can you classify People in the Groups you mention ?

you put Asians from Thailand, Cambodia in groups with Chinese , Koreans and Japanese - they are widely different

Same with Europeans, do you really think Italians have the same perceptions to life and why they are here as Scandinavians or Eastern Europeans ?

I find it stupid.

edifis bad-mouthed my country too, but I totally ignored it. I think he was being on the funny side.

Having said that, I have to defend the hosting country as well, and certainly would not have introduced "locals" as he did.

Most Qataris, if not all those I’ve come across, are friendly, helping, very kind and approachable. Some may look horribly rigid and have attitude problem, but after you’ve established rapport, quickly you would see a beautiful person.

Salam

Are you sure about that?

"Respondents to this thread are friendly and not harmful." ;) LOL

As far as Americans--Edifis is absolutely right. We are a hateful bunch-greedy and terribly unfriendly!!

All kidding aside, I find that almost everyone that I have approached, regardless of nationality, is respectful and kind. It truly will be a very interesting multicultural experience. Enjoy.

Please verify your visa status and your family visit procedure prior to arrival.

Know your rights and duties to settle faster and before the die is cast.

Salam

Your first impression is right. Respondents to this thread are friendly and not harmful. Some are serious maybe, but certainly helpful and hospitable.

A tip, keep being professional (I see from your profile that you're one already), have sufficient self-confidence, negotiate your salary and ask about your accommodation facilities before you’ve signed any contract and prior to arrival.

I hope your work and life experience in Qatar will be good and up to your expectations.

Let us know if you have any more questions.

Salam

The good thing out here is there are so many nationalities and compared to UAE I found the people out here to be socializing better. Because you have so many different nationalities you have different customs and traditions. None are bad, just different from what you would have experienced. Its fun, its something new each day and its a great learning experience. Best of luck in Qatar. You always have Qatar Living as your friend. Rather Friends :-)

Wow...okay, you're all right.

I will just try to be as friendly as I am, respect people and culture as I do and be always happy as I've always been. :)

I guess by your answers alone I was able to realize some of the good traits in you...some are happy, others are serious, but mostly are helpful...hope it's true. :)

Hope to see you all in Qatar!

Thanks and take care!

Happy happy is right, you know. Darryl One might be getting confused now.

SORRY, Darryl One!!! We're just joking....

Like I said earlier, you got no worries coming here. I'm sure some would definitely be around to guide you while you're learning the ropes.

Sorryy happy, I am estoopid! don't believe a single word of what I said.

LOL

"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

Is this how to introduce a country to a new comer?

Salam

1. Locals drive like crazy

2. Indians smell like pig.

3. Fillipinos eat cat, and Filipinas are promiscuous.

4. Other Asians could be a cannibal,cheap goods manufacturer or a truck driver depending on which country they hail from!

5. Egybtians: zey are miser! Lot of ozer broblems.....

6. Europeans are here for money.

7. Americans are here for money.

Warm up is OK, heat ups not now. We don't want to scare them away.

Darryl One: Welcome onboard.

Salam

Surely you don't want him to fall for people like me?

hehehehehe.

Give the man a break. Wait until he gets here, then we'll show him our true colors..:)

Salam

Seriously...Qatar is a nice place to stay.

Like you said, you will meet a lot of nationalities here but why ask what's their good traits? Like anyone who's coming to a new place, you should be more concerned of the country's culture, it's LAWS and society.

But don't worry..stay here in QL, and before you know it, you'll be meeting folks around here that would make you feel welcomed.

By the way, from your classification above, I need to confirm that Egypt is not in Asia, it is in North Africa, including Sinai, a gateway between Africa and Asia.

Salam

we're racists and we make mince meat pie out of people we don't agree with....bwahahahahha

(JOKE);D

I can speak for Egyptians, but sorry, good traits of Egyptians will need 7000 QL pages to list a few of them.

Don't want Qatarliving to turn into EGYLiving.

Salam

I would say nothing to be afraid of..just do the usual thing you know...

Keep smiling, take care when walking on the street because we have bad streets and construction works all over the place... if you are driving you need to be careful too...there are alot of bad drivers...

everywhere you go, you will find good and bad people...but i think it should be a good experience because qatar is a safe place..

Welcome to doha and have a beautiful stay

like you said people have good and bad traits. doesn't mattter which race, gender and color. you just have to be prepared for what kinds of people you will meet here and give kindness back in return. and if ever only 1 of 10 people returned your kindness. it's well worth it dont you think. ;)

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"You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back."

I think perhaps the wording of your question could be construed as generalization as there are good and bad people everywhere.

Perhaps you meant you would like to know some of their customs and practises to avoid insulting or offending people?

Example, dont shake hands with your left hand as it is insulting (I wont post the reason why as I am sure someone else will).

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"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock - Will Rogers"

haha britexpat. Cloud his judgement with good traits? :P

just come over and find out for yourself. As deedee said, "Treat others with respect and you will be given respect back."

There's nothing to fear really in dealing with the people here, just have an open mind.

"Take my advice, im not using it"

Why allow us to cloud your judgement through our own perceptions ?

I suggest it would be better for you to come here with an open mind and make your own judgements..

the Pakistanis, the Nepali, the Bangledeshi, the Afghan, the south Africans, etc. etc. Meeting all these nationalities is the fun part of living in Qatar. Listen, people are people. some are great, some are bad. Treat others with respect and you will be given respect back (most of the time)