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metalval · Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 44 Location: Ukraine

There is a rather shocking case that happened in one of the colleges, where even with independent witnesses (local and foreign) the foreigner was not supported by their employer and police got involved - on behalf of the local Omani! (surprised?! Rolling Eyes

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Could you say, which college? Cause I got an offer from Dhofar University.
I am about to move to Oman too and my driving skills suck.
I am really scared by this post. What should I do?

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

Metaval,

Such stories are legend and have become part of the expat lore...urban legend type of thing. Of course there is truth somewhere in the legend but has taken on mythical stature in all the retellings.

Tell me are you afraid of most things where you live now?

Beachee · Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Beachee head

1 - Truth does not constitute expat lore.

2 - It was not Dhofar uni.

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

"Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river." -Cyril Connolly

metalval · Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 44 Location: Ukraine

johnslat · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject:

Dear metalval,

" . . . I know where I am and what to expect."

which is at least in part why many of us got into EFL - that was so darn boring.
Regards,
John

metalval · Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 44 Location: Ukraine

johnslat · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:19 pm Post subject:

Dear metalval,
More in retrospect than when they're actually happening - then I'm usually scared witless.
Regards,
John

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

John:

Being "less" of wit is hardly your problem! Very Happy

NCTBA

Peter B · Joined: 20 Jun 2009 Posts: 11 Location: New York

desultude · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 614

"I don't go down just because the guy touched me... I mean, I'm not a woman !"

Reality check here: Am I the only one who finds that quote remarkable offensive?

johnslat · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject:

Dear desultude,
Most places, yes - it'd be remarkably sexist/offensive. In the Middle East, however, it's practically a compliment.
Regards,
John
P.S. Yup, I'm hyperbolizing.

janejohn · Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 13 Location: ME or Oz

Just a quick update on the progress of my friend's case - she was acquitted towards the end of July after at least 4 appearances in court,
and was finally able to go back home for what remained of her holiday.

Alhamdulilah. Justice and common sense sometimes prevail.

Thanks everyone for your stories. Very Happy

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

So having endured and won......congratulations, what has your friend learned from this experience?