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- Do
not smile to a stranger, especially if you are a women. A smile
are often interpreted as an invitation to men to approach women in most of
the Middle Eastern countries. If a man smile to a stranger it might be interpreted
in many wrong ways and can cause a problem. So it is better that you stay
cool and say "Hi only to someone that you know.
- Eating:
When you go out to eat in GCC countries, you have to be careful in
selecting the place you are going to. There are restaurants that only men
go to. There are family restaurants and there are restaurants where they
have 2 separate seating, one area for single men, and another area for
families and females only. Another important matter , is that the look of
the waiters, if they look dirty, stay away as you might get food poisoning. Your
best place for having a good meal will be in brand name restaurants( MacDonald's,
Pizza Hut etc..) and in 5 & 4 stars hotels.
- Taxi:
We advice you not to use regular taxis in
most of GCC countries , especially in Kuwait & Saudia Arabia., The
taxies are not clean and they over charge you.
- Public
Places: The biggest problem in public places in GCC countries
and in all Middle Eastern countries, is that there
are no toilets , and if there are any then they are in a terrible shape, Avoid
public toilets , its not a nice experience, You will spoil your day when
you enter one...... ifffff. If you need a toilet then it is better that
you go into a hotel.
- Women:
Women in GCC countries, except Saudia
Arabia & Qatar are free to go out and dress as they like, however
revealing dresses are not recommended. Foreign women visiting these
countries should be careful. If a women become friendly , they think
she is easy to go to bed with. Also foreign women should have another
companion with her when she go out to old Bazaar & Markets. In New
shopping Centers , a woman can go shopping alone without any problem.
- Driving:
Driving can be a frightening experience , especially if you are used to
the organized western world. Do not be scared. Just drive with causes.
British & Australian Drivers need to know how to drive on the left
side. Be careful many motorist do not stick to the speed limit. Always
stay in the right or middle lane , as most driver will pass you from the
left.
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