have the chance to get to know a local on a deeply personal level. You might work with some Qataris, or even get an invitation to one of their brother's or sister's weddings, but that's about it. They tend to keep to themselves and hold most foreigners at arm's length.
At most, we're acquaintances with one another, each valued and used by the other for our own selfish purposes (expats use Qataris for their wasta, for help in getting things done locally; Qataris use expats for their English language/internet/business expertise and/or access to alcohol).
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou
have the chance to get to know a local on a deeply personal level. You might work with some Qataris, or even get an invitation to one of their brother's or sister's weddings, but that's about it. They tend to keep to themselves and hold most foreigners at arm's length.
At most, we're acquaintances with one another, each valued and used by the other for our own selfish purposes (expats use Qataris for their wasta, for help in getting things done locally; Qataris use expats for their English language/internet/business expertise and/or access to alcohol).
"Most plain girls are virtuous because of the scarcity of opportunity to be otherwise."
-- Maya Angelou