hey thanks all who were supportive! Fatima et al, well said!

Like I said, if Qatar is going to officialy say that, like Saudi, all women must cover completely at all times in public FINE. That is their right as a country. HOWEVER, until this is law and well published, I just do not understand how people can say it is alright to be rude to others, just because we do not agree with their dress. ESPECIALLY when, like most expats here, they are trying their best. I don't know many expats who conciously try to annoy locals with their dress: most are doing their best to be modest and covered. Why isn't that intention enough, even if they miss by an inch or two?