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Susan WW
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| I am sure that WW will not fit in when (if ?) she ever makes it to KSA. |
Hey scot47(is 47 your age??)
Thanks foryour support.
When you called (telephoned) me last time, Ididn`t understand a word you said. |
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007
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Susan WW wrote: |
| Hey scot47(is 47 your age??) |
Come on Susan, don't you know that Mr Scot47 is the Guru of the English Language Teachers in the Magic Kingdom.
BTW, 47 is not his age, it is the year in which he was born! 
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| When you called (telephoned) me last time, Ididn`t understand a word you said. |
You mean he was using the Pro-Celtic language? |
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sheikh radlinrol
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Susan WW wrote: |
| scot47 wrote: |
| I am sure that WW will not fit in when (if ?) she ever makes it to KSA. |
Hey scot47(is 47 your age??)
Thanks foryour support.
When you called (telephoned) me last time, Ididn`t understand a word you said. |
I doubt he understood much of what YOU said! I find it largely incomprehensible. BTW, what are you going to teach in KSA? Not English, I hope. |
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Susan WW
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:09 am Post subject: |
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*ignored member list*
1. sheik radinlrol |
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scot47
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:50 am Post subject: |
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There are lots of strange people in Saudi Arabia now. I am sure there is room for one more.
We should rejoice in human diversity - and embrace the nutters in our midst. |
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zaylahis
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:31 am Post subject: Gifts for collegues |
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I am afraid I have to agree with all the advice given although I have never taught in KSA. I have however been there for religious purposes.
Let me just say that even in the Holy Mosques, the Arab ladies would surround themselves with their African or Indonesian maids so that they would not have to sit next to an Asian, or anyone not from KSA.
The only friendly arab ladies tend to be from any other Arab country EXCEPT KSA.
They are a strange people although I am sure there are exceptions but then these "exceptions" would most probably be studying or working abroad. I think you would need a lot of patience to be working there and I have great respect for anyone who can survive KSA.
Personally, I am always glad to get out of that country once my religious duties have been performed....and the longest I have been there is a mere six weeks! |
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Cleopatra
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:28 am Post subject: |
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| Am travelling right now but couldn't resist throwing in my two halalas worth to agree with VS here.Susan, you seem clueless about KSA, and that's OK - most people are when they come here (many people remain so years after coming here). However, the problem is that you seem to think you know about KSA, when it is so obvious to all that you do not. At least be prepared to have your preconceptions challenged, or stay at home. |
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007
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Gifts for collegues |
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| zaylahis wrote: |
| Let me just say that even in the Holy Mosques, the Arab ladies would surround themselves with their African or Indonesian maids so that they would not have to sit next to an Asian, or anyone not from KSA. |
Not true and nonsense.
I have been in the two Holy Mosques hundred times, and I have seen Saudi women sitting next to Indonesians, Africans, Arabs, Europeans, you name it. They are there for religious purposes not for 'Hollywood Celebrities'!
I have seen most of the maids in the Holy Mosque busy looking after the children of the saudis or doing something else as their job duties.
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| The only friendly arab ladies tend to be from any other Arab country EXCEPT KSA. |
There are plenty of Saudi women who are friendly and hospitable.
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| They are a strange people although I am sure there are ....and the longest I have been there is a mere six weeks! |
You cannot judge a country or people within six weeks and inside the Holly Mosque. |
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miski2
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| Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Susan I think you should relax and take a chill pill. If you are so uptight about going to Saudi then I suggest tenerife or Greece might be a little more calming .......when those dishdashas get hoisted and the legs start running, will you be able to get away fast enough in your oppressive abaya? |
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scot47
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