perhaps, e46m3, but,I was quoting a previous contributor to this thread and a long-time resident of this country. this person has lived in Qatar for an extensive period of time and is probably a good and credible source of information about the real and presumed ins-and-outs of our host country.

incidentally, e46, your well thought-out responses and quips throughout this site are enjoyable and well-worth reading. ;) an oasis of sorts. Tks.