Fear the LandCruiser (or escalade or cayenne etc)
Turning signals will just confuse others
If you don't live near a roundabout you will never get a pizza deleivered
Advertised speed limits are merely advisory, the real speed limit is as fast as your car will go (although you must pass all radars at at least 20km under the sl*g*)
If you are polite you will be ignored, if you cause a scene you will be dealt with immedietly.
If you don't know how to get to a place don't use a Karwa taxi because they don't either!
If you are driving a Toyota Hilux with something precariously balanced on the back you should alway use the Middle lane
Pavements are for parking on not walking on
Seriously, I know I'm being flip here. I have to say the main thing I've learnt here is that people, no matter where they're from and what their background are pretty much the same. SOme are wonderful, some are A@$&*$s. I've also learnt that sometimes you've just got to accept that things are the way they are, you don't have to like it, but sometimes its just out of your hands.
In terms of culture, I've found qatar to be an interesting experience, its a real mix and if you come here with an open mind and a modicum of tolerence its a pretty nice place to live!! (crazy driving not withstanding!)
So what have I learnt from being in Qatar?
Fear the LandCruiser (or escalade or cayenne etc)
Turning signals will just confuse others
If you don't live near a roundabout you will never get a pizza deleivered
Advertised speed limits are merely advisory, the real speed limit is as fast as your car will go (although you must pass all radars at at least 20km under the sl*g*)
If you are polite you will be ignored, if you cause a scene you will be dealt with immedietly.
If you don't know how to get to a place don't use a Karwa taxi because they don't either!
If you are driving a Toyota Hilux with something precariously balanced on the back you should alway use the Middle lane
Pavements are for parking on not walking on
Seriously, I know I'm being flip here. I have to say the main thing I've learnt here is that people, no matter where they're from and what their background are pretty much the same. SOme are wonderful, some are A@$&*$s. I've also learnt that sometimes you've just got to accept that things are the way they are, you don't have to like it, but sometimes its just out of your hands.
In terms of culture, I've found qatar to be an interesting experience, its a real mix and if you come here with an open mind and a modicum of tolerence its a pretty nice place to live!! (crazy driving not withstanding!)