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anaxiforminges
Joined: 15 Apr 2009
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Location: UAE
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 Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: Tailors |
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| Gulezar wrote: |
At first, I was surprised to hear that folks had their "own tailors", but now I have my own cobbler and coffee grinder, too; some folks have their own jeweller and carpet man. |
A coffee grinder person? I'll definitely need one of those! How about the knife sharpener man? It all sounds so delightfully Old World... |
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johnslat
Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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I'm so old I can actually remember the "knife (and scissors) -sharpener man" coming around to our neighborhood in Boston (this was way back in the 40s.)
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renate
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Most schools have a no jeans rule. Wearing pants depends on how well you can handle the heat i wear jeans and pants everyday and it doesn't bother me even in 45+ heat. |
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ItsJustMe
Joined: 29 May 2009
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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| renate wrote: |
| Most schools have a no jeans rule. Wearing pants depends on how well you can handle the heat i wear jeans and pants everyday and it doesn't bother me even in 45+ heat. |
In general, are there any issues with short sleeves vs. long sleeves for male teachers in the colleges? |
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helenl
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:39 am Post subject: |
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HCT policy is long sleeved shirts, tie, closed shoes with socks and trousers not jeans.
In practice, most guys either roll up their sleeves or, on some campuses (not all) a blind eye is turned during the warmer months (but NEVER wear short sleeves during Ramadan). |
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ItsJustMe
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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| helenl wrote: |
HCT policy is long sleeved shirts, tie, closed shoes with socks and trousers not jeans.
In practice, most guys either roll up their sleeves or, on some campuses (not all) a blind eye is turned during the warmer months (but NEVER wear short sleeves during Ramadan). |
Many thanks for that advice Helenl. I've brought a collection of long sleeve shirts and ties. Perhaps to exert my independent spirit, I'll mismatch the colors  |
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veiledsentiments
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject: |
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 I think you'll find others have beat you to it...
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bhoove
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Please get a camel colored corduroy vest. (it's too hot for a jacket)
I love professors in camel colored corduroy!
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ItsJustMe
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veiledsentiments
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Err... no... probably not...
And... corduroy? in the Gulf? Not a chance...
VS |
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bhoove
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| ItsJustMe=hilarious! |
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gatter
Joined: 12 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject: realistically, what should I bring |
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Since shipping is out for us, we're on the otherside of the world, I'm wondering what I really need to bring in the way of clothes from inside out. I have a double problem in that I have had weight loss surgery and expect to lose another 2 sizes!
I do not have a job at present (hubby does), but I have a background as a lawyer and university professor and would like to pick up a lecturer posiiton in Political Science pre-law, etc. I pass physically but speak little Arabic.
Do I bring minimal in respectible wear. What do westerners swim in (I'm 60 so not parading my body but like snorkeling etc.)?
Can I get away with sandals. What about travel--Should i bring one warm jacket and hope that and shoes will hold me?
Lost  Any advise would help. How much is it to get a long simple dress made by a tailor in say linen or find cotton? We'll be posted in Ajman initially. |
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helenl
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Sandals are the norm for ladies. Tailor made dresses (simple, not too many darts/gores/frills) may run you about USD30-40. The fabric will be additional to that but if you pay more than USD5 yard they saw you coming unless it's embroidered silk organza.
Law is a great profession, but US or Western law is not going to get you very far in this region. Are you familiar with Sharia or any particular GCC country law? Then you have a good shot.
Also, at 60, unless your profession or speciality is in great demand - you don't have the best of chances purely from the medical insurance point of view. 60 is considered ancient here and if you're not at death's door, you're considered to be knocking on it. |
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MrScaramanga
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Linen pantsuits with sandals, below the knee skirts and dresses, loose fitting light jackets, you name it. You can pretty much wear anything you like as long as it is reasonable - in terms of local customs - in how much flesh you reveal...
As far as your age is concerned, if you're riding on your husband's visa, it may not be such an issue, since your potential employer wouldn't have to jump through too many hoops to get you there
So polish your CV Gatter! and hope for the best!
Good luck!
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