When you say guest/guestess I asssume you mean expats? If so I would call myself a resident as I have a resident permit for the next 5years at least.

THis is a completely separate issue with the P.D.A in the carwash. While we are on that subject however, I feel the laws/cultural prefences with this are strange in some countries too. Now I would be shouting "get a room" to people who are all over each other inappropriately. However, not being able to hold your partners hand in the shopping malls comfortably or give them a hug/kiss on the cheek is annoying.

However, as I am a resident in a middle eastern country I respect the culture and get on with my life...living by their rules.