Don't take this site to seriously, people on here can be very strange and the site is not a reflection of the attitudes of expats in Qatar. You will make friends, but not on this site, most these people just want to argue, belittle, hijack, terrorize and frighten newcomers, its sad really. Well welcome to Qatar. Take your time and meet the right friends through work or other social activities. Get involved. Get the Time Out magazine at Carfour to find out about events upcoming and great places to eat. It usually takes some time to settle in here so don't rush it. And forget these idiots on QL, they don't mean anything by it, most are just bored and can't help themselves so they find it amusing to try and pick fights with newbies.
the guy didn't mean skin color or passport. he clarified himself: people with the same mentality. I would add, with the same interests. here is an example. Group of indians would discuss a crocket game, which i had no clue about before i came to qatar. how the hell I can participate in their discussion? and would it be interesting for me? Now. These days the Asian Cup is in town. Today at the office our Jordanian and Syrian fellows gathered in front of huge TV screen and were cheering for their teams. I was chatting on MSN. They asked me, why don't you watch "football"? I said: "FOOTBALL"? you mean "soccer"? nah, I prefer hockey. They started laughing and making jokes. I found it pretty much discriminative.. lol..
Thanks guys, ladies , I like it when we are communicating like adults with no hatred and racism. We are all foreigners in this country let's show some respect and give it some love :)
no problem,i studied in Calgary and i like Canadians in general,one good thing about Qatar is you get a chance to meet people from all over the world,welcome.
Elaph ; calm down .... Iam not racist just read my post slowly , I don't care what race u belong to all I want is to meet people from Back home, there are alot of canadians that come here and work that are from different backgrounds, and also they love canada . I wasn't referring to them I was referring to the people that use the passport as a tool and they don't give a damn about Canada . Those are the ones that I dislike there act and not there race or language or whatever , get it ? I am up for a meetup to chat who is in?
u agree to what exactly ? you aren't even here in the country and you already agree? those plastic canadians don't have the proper skin colour and cultural background to fit in your beloved Canada,that's why they ran away, stop being so prejudice and ignorant.BTW even though they have the passport, yet they don't have the right colour to get the same pay as their white peers here in Qatar.Some of the comments here are so primitive and full of hate and ignorance.
Welcome to Qatar, you have alot to learn and if you are really serious about broadening your horizon, you better change that attitude of yours and meet with people who don't share the same mentality as yours, you might be able to learn something knew, the world doesn't revolve around north america and europe.
Qatar is cheaper than Canada if you know where to go and shop,most of the canadians don't know where to shop, because either there is no canadian tire here or they can't speak arabic.....
nomerci: i like what u say and i agree, but hey if u are in qatar u would know where do people from europe or north america chill at? people with the same mentality as ours. i dont care white, brown, yellow, green or pink skin
elkalio, don't be offended. There are a lot of what is called "Plastic Canadians" over here. People that get a Canadian passport to be able to work in another country for more money than they would have earned with their original nationality.They don't give a hoot about Canada, usually.
Victoria5518: I am amazed at the variety of topics that were created in my post, i guess that defines a good welcome, or not. i realy appreciate you passing by and who knows we might meet someday.
flanostu: i dont know if i should be offended by ur comment. am i a real canadian? wow
And what is y'all's problem with American English? It's not diluted...it is AMERICAN English. If they wanted to speak British English, they would. Obviously they don't. Better now?
yeah! i came from a country where it's capital is named after an envelope and it is also a place where you can find all males upon reaching the age of 10 years and above they have to be circumcised...lol!
I think you are stupid, since you don't know or don't understand that GAS is short form of Gasoline .
And according to Wikipedia, "Gasoline or petrol, is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture which is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines... In North America, the substance is called gasoline, a term often shortened in colloquial usage to gas"..
The problem was that you parked correctly and safely. That is not the norm here, you have to take up 2 parking spots, or get one side up on the pavement :-P
sania121 said "u can park ur car anywhere no one will ask". I would be careful with that one if I was you. I have already had two parking tickets, and on both occasions I thought I was parked correctly, legally and safely. Parking tickets also give you points on your licence here.
brit...i dont know why it's named after a rope fiber: a strong fiber obtained from the Philippine abaca plant and used in making rope and paper.. (manila hemp also called manila)..
there must be a reason but i really don't know why.. :)
I agree with LP as we in the Philippines call it gas station meaning "gasoline" station... GAS does not only mean the state of matter as to solid, liquid and gas..
if you happen to visit manila you will never find petrol station ..instead you should ask for GAS station... :)
I found much difference as compared to canada ,now i am a house wife here so i am happy to have a maid here,,there u will have to do all the work, here u can ask people to do ur work..driving has no rules here even worst than canada, u can park ur car anywhere no one will ask and yea dont call elevator,they call LIFT here..:)
what is wrong in asking about meeting new friends? Cant you guys give a proper answer..
There are many Canadians here in this site...there are lots of Asians who would like make friends with westerners..so you wont be having any problem in meeting friends.. you are at the right place...:)
If you are active on QL you will see formal and informal meetings happening here...you can join them..
or those who are interested in meeting online friends will send you pvt messages..:)
nothing is cheap comparing to canada, everything is more expensive, except for "gas", and some services such as dry cleaning, ironing, clothes alterations, house cleaning.. but these services are sucks here anyway :):)..
btw, here isn't GAS.. here is PETROL.. don't ask, where is a GAS station, they won't understand you.. :) and in the supermarket don't ask where to get a cart, they won't understand you.. ask for "trolley" :)
edifis, thanks for the tip but I don’t want to meet camels I was preferring human beans :)
redsixtynine, really? Sushi? ooooh man!!
FlyingAce, ouch bro that was rough but acceptable .
Rachel89, I find it peaceful warm country people have a completely different culture but friendly, I can’t give you advice on meeting people because I myself is looking to find a group or friends, once I do I will let you know.
dont expect too much because you will be shocked, men and woman dress completly different than in canada, drinking is allowed in specific places if ur adrinker.
and i forgot one major thing gas is ridicolously cheeeeeap !! and i think almost everthing else is cheap to compared to canada.
we are located in front of jarir salwa road. we've got a lot of good food for you international and japanese cuisine..and very accomodating filpino staffs epsecially the sushi chefs, im one of them, our restaurant's name "sushiminto" see u there!
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Hey Fellow Canadian,
Don't take this site to seriously, people on here can be very strange and the site is not a reflection of the attitudes of expats in Qatar. You will make friends, but not on this site, most these people just want to argue, belittle, hijack, terrorize and frighten newcomers, its sad really. Well welcome to Qatar. Take your time and meet the right friends through work or other social activities. Get involved. Get the Time Out magazine at Carfour to find out about events upcoming and great places to eat. It usually takes some time to settle in here so don't rush it. And forget these idiots on QL, they don't mean anything by it, most are just bored and can't help themselves so they find it amusing to try and pick fights with newbies.
Hey Rachel ,
I just moved to Doha recently ( from Canada) for about a month now.
let me know whats .
the guy didn't mean skin color or passport. he clarified himself: people with the same mentality. I would add, with the same interests. here is an example. Group of indians would discuss a crocket game, which i had no clue about before i came to qatar. how the hell I can participate in their discussion? and would it be interesting for me? Now. These days the Asian Cup is in town. Today at the office our Jordanian and Syrian fellows gathered in front of huge TV screen and were cheering for their teams. I was chatting on MSN. They asked me, why don't you watch "football"? I said: "FOOTBALL"? you mean "soccer"? nah, I prefer hockey. They started laughing and making jokes. I found it pretty much discriminative.. lol..
Wow, that's a lot of different subjects for a thread the likes of which I was looking to post soon, too! :)
Welcome to Qatar, Elkalio, and I hope you will soon find a like that you like.
I hope the same, too, having been here only 11 days! :) Too much time, too little to do... :-/
If you're actually organising a meetup, count me in. And keep me posted.
Good luck!
Sure royal, mafi mushkeela. :)
leave it nomerci.....
ur name says no mercy...
but i know that u have kind and mercy in ur heart.....
so u can easily forgive me..
am i right...?
Eh....what to say yani! ;)
lol
it will be interesting to see reply from nomercy :P
hi nomercy......
i went to his profile...
and i saw that he is written he wanted to meet canada people....
thats why i asked like that.....
and now i went to his profile again...
and he changed it...
now....
elkalio...
well if u r looking for a friend...
then i am ready..
i like to make friendship with any one who like me as a friend...
no matter women or men...
any one from any where whom v can communicate....
i believe that friendship does not occur with special people.
but people become special after being friends...
no heart feeling dear friends....
Thanks guys, ladies , I like it when we are communicating like adults with no hatred and racism. We are all foreigners in this country let's show some respect and give it some love :)
Kal
Welcome to Doha! :-)
Let me be the LIGHT in the DARKEST moments of your LIFE:-)
no problem,i studied in Calgary and i like Canadians in general,one good thing about Qatar is you get a chance to meet people from all over the world,welcome.
Hey elk
tell elaph to kiss Zimbabwe Mugabe `s arse !!
elkalio, why not make friends at Quality Dept, that would really help you in the time to come.... ;)
Elaph ; calm down .... Iam not racist just read my post slowly , I don't care what race u belong to all I want is to meet people from Back home, there are alot of canadians that come here and work that are from different backgrounds, and also they love canada . I wasn't referring to them I was referring to the people that use the passport as a tool and they don't give a damn about Canada . Those are the ones that I dislike there act and not there race or language or whatever , get it ? I am up for a meetup to chat who is in?
..
u agree to what exactly ? you aren't even here in the country and you already agree? those plastic canadians don't have the proper skin colour and cultural background to fit in your beloved Canada,that's why they ran away, stop being so prejudice and ignorant.BTW even though they have the passport, yet they don't have the right colour to get the same pay as their white peers here in Qatar.Some of the comments here are so primitive and full of hate and ignorance.
Welcome to Qatar, you have alot to learn and if you are really serious about broadening your horizon, you better change that attitude of yours and meet with people who don't share the same mentality as yours, you might be able to learn something knew, the world doesn't revolve around north america and europe.
Qatar is cheaper than Canada if you know where to go and shop,most of the canadians don't know where to shop, because either there is no canadian tire here or they can't speak arabic.....
nomerci: i like what u say and i agree, but hey if u are in qatar u would know where do people from europe or north america chill at? people with the same mentality as ours. i dont care white, brown, yellow, green or pink skin
elkalio, don't be offended. There are a lot of what is called "Plastic Canadians" over here. People that get a Canadian passport to be able to work in another country for more money than they would have earned with their original nationality.They don't give a hoot about Canada, usually.
Those people are as Canadian as sushi. ;)
There are of course exceptions.
@elkalio - cheers
royalmex: "No Comments"
nomerci: thanks
Victoria5518: I am amazed at the variety of topics that were created in my post, i guess that defines a good welcome, or not. i realy appreciate you passing by and who knows we might meet someday.
flanostu: i dont know if i should be offended by ur comment. am i a real canadian? wow
flanostu ,beer , yes he would like that if he is a canadian...are u a canadian too?
hahaha oh...no....bitter... =P
victoria, beer is better.
come to think of it, we actually have a beer called victoria bitter :P
@flanostu - LOL , why dont u invite him for a coffee to confirm his nationality =P
Cheers
P.S. - kindly update QL as well
are you a real canadian?
i guess u had a good welcome from QLers...a lot to meet but....
elkalio - let me welcome u as well :)
welcome back colt.
cheers
And what is y'all's problem with American English? It's not diluted...it is AMERICAN English. If they wanted to speak British English, they would. Obviously they don't. Better now?
royalmex, where did he say he wants to meet only Canadians?(That's what "canada people " are actually called)
why do u want to meet only canada people?
u dont like others?
Arien, couldn't say it better myself . Wow all I asked for is if ur in Doha and would like to meet new people email me .
A simple two line post looking for friends and look athte responses. From sushi, to Gasoline and multi course meals..
QL at its best.
as it is part of our culture..
yeah! i came from a country where it's capital is named after an envelope and it is also a place where you can find all males upon reaching the age of 10 years and above they have to be circumcised...lol!
Either Gasoline or Petrol but should not call it gas!
Do you say 'Vase' instead of 'vaseline'?
Then these Canadians should use lots of vase (flower vase) while having sex.
Loving the comment on the capital being named after an envelope lol. You are very quick. Like that kind of humour.
I think you are stupid, since you don't know or don't understand that GAS is short form of Gasoline .
And according to Wikipedia, "Gasoline or petrol, is a petroleum-derived liquid mixture which is primarily used as a fuel in internal combustion engines... In North America, the substance is called gasoline, a term often shortened in colloquial usage to gas"..
comprendo?
Why are so many Canadians moving to Doha of late? Firstly y'all migrate there, now y'all can't wait to get outta there :-(
Welcome Aboard Kal.
I just moved here from Toronto myself.
It is not that hard to meet people,.. but you have to be patient and the opportunity will present itself.
See you around.
They told me no gas here...
Lol Colt... right as usual ;)
The problem was that you parked correctly and safely. That is not the norm here, you have to take up 2 parking spots, or get one side up on the pavement :-P
Welcome back! ;-)
TB is absolute right...
i dont like to fight for nothing
sania121 said "u can park ur car anywhere no one will ask". I would be careful with that one if I was you. I have already had two parking tickets, and on both occasions I thought I was parked correctly, legally and safely. Parking tickets also give you points on your licence here.
do you want to get involved?
brit...i dont know why it's named after a rope fiber: a strong fiber obtained from the Philippine abaca plant and used in making rope and paper.. (manila hemp also called manila)..
there must be a reason but i really don't know why.. :)
is asking for friends even a big trouble?????
from the answers of some it seems they are ready to fight at any time like in war front.
I agree with LP as we in the Philippines call it gas station meaning "gasoline" station... GAS does not only mean the state of matter as to solid, liquid and gas..
if you happen to visit manila you will never find petrol station ..instead you should ask for GAS station... :)
Why is your capital named after an envelope ?
I found much difference as compared to canada ,now i am a house wife here so i am happy to have a maid here,,there u will have to do all the work, here u can ask people to do ur work..driving has no rules here even worst than canada, u can park ur car anywhere no one will ask and yea dont call elevator,they call LIFT here..:)
ok..I am learning new words..:)
Brit.. 3 course meal a snack? lol then whats a full meal?
Correct as always..
There are ofcourse other words too:
flat - apartment
Spanner - Wrench
Tony Blair - Raegan's bitch
3 course meal – snack
Allies - Target Practise.
It's 'gasoline'. And because the North Americans are lazy, they call it 'gas'.
No Formatted Soul, They do call petrol Gas..
Ok there is a Scientific reason, All gases when cooled turn into fluid...
It is another attempt by the North Americans to dilute the English language.
Is it really Petrol that they call gas?? I thought the cars there run in LPG.. or CNG..:)
Welcome Eh!
Stick areound QL and you will soon find like minded people..
Have a nice stay..
Its about that the stoopid North Americans stop calling a Liquid (petrol) a Gas.
Gas is a substance such as air, it is not solid nor liquid..
what is wrong in asking about meeting new friends? Cant you guys give a proper answer..
There are many Canadians here in this site...there are lots of Asians who would like make friends with westerners..so you wont be having any problem in meeting friends.. you are at the right place...:)
If you are active on QL you will see formal and informal meetings happening here...you can join them..
or those who are interested in meeting online friends will send you pvt messages..:)
there is alot canadians playing hockey at Villaggo every Friday morning ! I met them already .
nothing is cheap comparing to canada, everything is more expensive, except for "gas", and some services such as dry cleaning, ironing, clothes alterations, house cleaning.. but these services are sucks here anyway :):)..
btw, here isn't GAS.. here is PETROL.. don't ask, where is a GAS station, they won't understand you.. :) and in the supermarket don't ask where to get a cart, they won't understand you.. ask for "trolley" :)
Cryspy, thanks for your advice.
edifis, thanks for the tip but I don’t want to meet camels I was preferring human beans :)
redsixtynine, really? Sushi? ooooh man!!
FlyingAce, ouch bro that was rough but acceptable .
Rachel89, I find it peaceful warm country people have a completely different culture but friendly, I can’t give you advice on meeting people because I myself is looking to find a group or friends, once I do I will let you know.
dont expect too much because you will be shocked, men and woman dress completly different than in canada, drinking is allowed in specific places if ur adrinker.
and i forgot one major thing gas is ridicolously cheeeeeap !! and i think almost everthing else is cheap to compared to canada.
i hope that was somewhat helpful
Hey, I'm moving to Doha Feb 2nd and would love to meet some people, how do you find it compared to Canada?
we are located in front of jarir salwa road. we've got a lot of good food for you international and japanese cuisine..and very accomodating filpino staffs epsecially the sushi chefs, im one of them, our restaurant's name "sushiminto" see u there!
Why not Prepare for your Technical, Procedure, and Practical Board rather then looking to meet friends... ;)
For meeting camels go to Shahniya.
Go to National square on a Friday afternoon. You will meet lots of people.
be patient