Hi QL Family is it strange for a Qatari to stop you and ask you for your phone number. I was so shocked I stuttered and just walked off. I thought this is not, well I won't say acceptable,but in the open and sooooooo loud!
So what qatari man asked tel number? They (qatari) have feelings too, you know.....))))) i dont understand why some girls are so angry about it. Be happy! Never mind who - it is a man who asked you!)))) does not mean you have to give it, but can't you come up with some nice answer?
Ask him for his sister's number so that you will give it to your Horny guy friend. IF he accepts and gives it to you, give him your number if he complains, tell him screw off you hypocrite
I remember when I was new to this town when two ladies started chasing me in their land cruiser, throwing kisses at me asking for my phone number. I almost cried!!!
I've never been asked for my number, not on the curb, not even on QL,thanks to my plain Jane looks!But reading from all the above posts I agree with Qatarisun that it's just men....best igniored and get on with life .
Thanks I really appreciate all QL friends comments,but
1. I was not dressed inappropriately
2.I was busy putting a sim card into a new phone I just bought and was walking out of the shop
3.My head was covered and yes my hair was exposed somewhat
4. I looked up wondering who he was talking too because it was so loud.
5. I understand the culture very well and know that even though it happens and is illegal i did not expect it to happen a day after I arrived.
6.Call it shell shocked call it what you like- I don't believe any woman wants to be treated in that way.
7. Agreeing with instructor786, in Bahrain and other places I have travelled to,men seeing this as well as women will defend either the female or she will do it herself.
So thank you very much for all the good wishes and opinions.:)
Hi Qatarisun I am not saying that a man has never asked. All I am saying is I was blown away by the way in which it was done and after the interview and the policy of behaviour that was explained to me just did not correlate. Other men have tried to make eye contact and smile of give me a napkin with a message on yeahhhhh I am not dead or boring,but bombastic, arrogant and so self absorbed just dont do it for me and no I have seriously not missed out on life,in fact I am a well travelled female and I am culturally aware.
If he curb crawled back in NZ he will not be crawling in his car any more....he wud b on the side of the curb face down....they assume most expat woman r prostitutes.
Yes u have a point however, like it was mentioned b4, let it b ur sister or ur brothers wife. The fact of the matter is some think they above the law and cause there r expats or none nationals they can treat them the way they want 2. That is not acceptable. I am sure asking a ladies number is not a crime however it is the way it is done and if it is appropriate.
Yes I have watch Qatari men follow local woman in malls and shops and they will not approach them the way Razia was approached....I actually find it hilarious watching the actions when they try and attract local woman.....hahahahaha....classic
QS - please read my comments properly - I actually agreed with you about asking for the phone number - the reaction was out of poportion. What I do not like is being treated like a common prostitute on the road side, that is my point and unforunately it has happened alot to me here and is very distatasteful
come'on jjj75, no one is talking about curb crawling.. I don't understand, you gals really have never been asked for the phone number by any man??
stalking, chasing or moreover touching is one thing.. asking for the phone number is another. I don't think you can sue a man for asking your phone number. lol.. this sounds ridiculous.. just ignore him, unless you have nothing better to do in your life than focusing on all these little meaningless details..
and again, as I said it is cultural...you don't sue a person for eating his entire meal by his hands, even though it might offend someone as well.. just leave the scene, and forget about it..
jjj75 - It is a criminal offense in Qatar as well... but they cant take any action if you are not gona complain .. or if authorities are not at the "Crime scene"
When we where at the fish market on the Cornish docks an older Qatari man touched my wife on her rear,, she thought at first it was just the people pushing as they do , then it happened a second time,, she yelled out at him on the top of her voice STOP TOUCHING ME to the guy,, he fled off fast.. i asked my wife what happened and she told me,,, dirty old man....
Qatarisun - curb crawling is a criminal offense in UK and it indicates that the man thinks you are a prostitute so Yes, I do find it offensive - funny that???
a man is a man.. he always try.. this is his nature.. That's how we multiply... if a man didn't try we would become extinct like dinosaurs.. why to be shocked??
jjj75, I don't say you must have been wearing something revealing.. Approaching a woman is cultural matter, and it's not considered to be rude or disrespectful in any "warm" country. clothes is irrelevant. as a matter of fact, when I wear abaya, (I don't cover my head though, and I am blond), I get even more attention from local men. As I am familiar with such "cultural issue", I take it easy. So I am not sure why to make such big deal out of the fact that 1 man asked razia1011 for her phone number.. finally.. :)
qatarisun - you absolutely have a point, it is strange but in other countries not that unusual.
However, from my perspective, I have never had so many men (local and otherwise) approach me in such an inappropriate way - particularly curb crawling, which might not be a criminal offence here but certainly is where I come from. Just a load of dirty perves if you ask me.
And before you say I must have been wearing something revealing, I certainly was not and I remeber, the time I was approached pushing my son in his pram, it was winter and at night and I was all wrapped up in warm long sleeved clothes.
are you implying that during your entire life (and I am sorry, as per your profile you not 18 anymore) no one man ever asked you for the phone number?? wow.. looks like you have missed some significant part of being an attractive woman.. what a pity..
Yup happened a few times to me - I remember just after I had given birth walking along with my son in his pram and a Qatari curb crawling me making kissy kissy noises and saying to get into his car- I pointed out he was a very slow memeber of his species and how would he feel if someone did this to his sister just after she had given birth.
razia1011, no need to apologize... it is not your fault that some don't have enough sensibility and/or social skills to mingle with strangers... especially if these are from the opposite sex, that's all!
Hi Faheem I was exiting a food store and minding my own business and no, I am not used to anyone shouting at me and truth be told. It is so like a man to always blame us women for their small egos. No one has the right to subject anyone to any form of abuse. I am sorry if you are offended,but NOT all women are seeking the attention of freaks and another point I would like to clarify is that...yes I am new and would like to meet friends and that does not make me any less of a lady than the next.
there are some shameless people in the world ,,, it happens just ignore it ,, if u creat a scene there this may me problem for u tooo.... better not to care these type of people,,,it happens with ladies mostly i have seen in markets ,, once i was in a mobile shop in Alsadd , a qatari boy came and started giving his mobile no to a girl there and the she showed her finger ring and said she is married and he left, many nowadays give there bb pin ,, and ask for too in the malls and shops,, its really very bad and disgusting,, and u its not good to fight with them tooo...
You are telling QL Family his reaction, also let people know your action, What did u do?. Nobody is mad to ask your phone number & yelling at you just for no reason.
There are situations where you irritate someone & you yourself don’t realize it. Especially females, but not all.
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So what qatari man asked tel number? They (qatari) have feelings too, you know.....))))) i dont understand why some girls are so angry about it. Be happy! Never mind who - it is a man who asked you!)))) does not mean you have to give it, but can't you come up with some nice answer?
You must be a beautiful woman.
Ask him for his sister's number so that you will give it to your Horny guy friend. IF he accepts and gives it to you, give him your number if he complains, tell him screw off you hypocrite
Now that made me laugh...nice one Mike!
QS...you do?
I already have your phone number :)
nomerci, can I have your phone?
I remember one case nomerci..
In all those years here no man ever asked me for my phone number...hmmm....maybe I should ponder this....NOT. lol
I remember when I was new to this town when two ladies started chasing me in their land cruiser, throwing kisses at me asking for my phone number. I almost cried!!!
DC MON CHER,Congrats,you just made a world record,...off to Guniess...;-)
WOw dus say much tht u wud choose the 666 number.....hooooo
Ello Marie Jane. Can I get Thou digits!
I've never been asked for my number, not on the curb, not even on QL,thanks to my plain Jane looks!But reading from all the above posts I agree with Qatarisun that it's just men....best igniored and get on with life .
Thanks Mike for understanding :)
Ok Qatarisun I will not insist - don't want to get myself into trouble ;)
Khanan, QL has spoiled you.. or revealed the dark side of your nature, previously hidden .. :):)
Da, take mine: 666.. as for the rest of my phone numbers, you know all of them..
Qatarisun, your number... PLEASE!!! :D
darude, take mine.........999.
just ask for me :-)
69696969
:)
gal willing to give me her number
dont want any guy's number got plenty :D
A lesson learnt :o)
Thanks I really appreciate all QL friends comments,but
1. I was not dressed inappropriately
2.I was busy putting a sim card into a new phone I just bought and was walking out of the shop
3.My head was covered and yes my hair was exposed somewhat
4. I looked up wondering who he was talking too because it was so loud.
5. I understand the culture very well and know that even though it happens and is illegal i did not expect it to happen a day after I arrived.
6.Call it shell shocked call it what you like- I don't believe any woman wants to be treated in that way.
7. Agreeing with instructor786, in Bahrain and other places I have travelled to,men seeing this as well as women will defend either the female or she will do it herself.
So thank you very much for all the good wishes and opinions.:)
Hi Qatarisun I am not saying that a man has never asked. All I am saying is I was blown away by the way in which it was done and after the interview and the policy of behaviour that was explained to me just did not correlate. Other men have tried to make eye contact and smile of give me a napkin with a message on yeahhhhh I am not dead or boring,but bombastic, arrogant and so self absorbed just dont do it for me and no I have seriously not missed out on life,in fact I am a well travelled female and I am culturally aware.
If he curb crawled back in NZ he will not be crawling in his car any more....he wud b on the side of the curb face down....they assume most expat woman r prostitutes.
Yes u have a point however, like it was mentioned b4, let it b ur sister or ur brothers wife. The fact of the matter is some think they above the law and cause there r expats or none nationals they can treat them the way they want 2. That is not acceptable. I am sure asking a ladies number is not a crime however it is the way it is done and if it is appropriate.
Yes I have watch Qatari men follow local woman in malls and shops and they will not approach them the way Razia was approached....I actually find it hilarious watching the actions when they try and attract local woman.....hahahahaha....classic
QS - please read my comments properly - I actually agreed with you about asking for the phone number - the reaction was out of poportion. What I do not like is being treated like a common prostitute on the road side, that is my point and unforunately it has happened alot to me here and is very distatasteful
come'on jjj75, no one is talking about curb crawling.. I don't understand, you gals really have never been asked for the phone number by any man??
stalking, chasing or moreover touching is one thing.. asking for the phone number is another. I don't think you can sue a man for asking your phone number. lol.. this sounds ridiculous.. just ignore him, unless you have nothing better to do in your life than focusing on all these little meaningless details..
and again, as I said it is cultural...you don't sue a person for eating his entire meal by his hands, even though it might offend someone as well.. just leave the scene, and forget about it..
Is asking for a phone number wrong ? No , but it depends on the situation and how its done.
Is molesting a stranger in public acceptable ? Never.
Is asking for a phone number wrong ? No , but it depends on the situation and how its done.
Is molesting a stranger in public acceptable ? Never.
jjj75 - It is a criminal offense in Qatar as well... but they cant take any action if you are not gona complain .. or if authorities are not at the "Crime scene"
When we where at the fish market on the Cornish docks an older Qatari man touched my wife on her rear,, she thought at first it was just the people pushing as they do , then it happened a second time,, she yelled out at him on the top of her voice STOP TOUCHING ME to the guy,, he fled off fast.. i asked my wife what happened and she told me,,, dirty old man....
Qatarisun,
Can I have your phone number?
Qatarisun - curb crawling is a criminal offense in UK and it indicates that the man thinks you are a prostitute so Yes, I do find it offensive - funny that???
a man is a man.. he always try.. this is his nature.. That's how we multiply... if a man didn't try we would become extinct like dinosaurs.. why to be shocked??
Some women have all the luck,,,
LOL @ finally :)
Omg I was approached randomly he was hell hot but I turned him down because he was a man ):
jjj75, I don't say you must have been wearing something revealing.. Approaching a woman is cultural matter, and it's not considered to be rude or disrespectful in any "warm" country. clothes is irrelevant. as a matter of fact, when I wear abaya, (I don't cover my head though, and I am blond), I get even more attention from local men. As I am familiar with such "cultural issue", I take it easy. So I am not sure why to make such big deal out of the fact that 1 man asked razia1011 for her phone number.. finally.. :)
Well it seems he was bored and you were too bachelor for him not to notice your aura! So he takes his chances by hitting on you!
Probably even wants to get in your pants O: I always turn those down >_<
qatarisun - you absolutely have a point, it is strange but in other countries not that unusual.
However, from my perspective, I have never had so many men (local and otherwise) approach me in such an inappropriate way - particularly curb crawling, which might not be a criminal offence here but certainly is where I come from. Just a load of dirty perves if you ask me.
And before you say I must have been wearing something revealing, I certainly was not and I remeber, the time I was approached pushing my son in his pram, it was winter and at night and I was all wrapped up in warm long sleeved clothes.
now my turn to get shocked..
are you implying that during your entire life (and I am sorry, as per your profile you not 18 anymore) no one man ever asked you for the phone number?? wow.. looks like you have missed some significant part of being an attractive woman.. what a pity..
Yup happened a few times to me - I remember just after I had given birth walking along with my son in his pram and a Qatari curb crawling me making kissy kissy noises and saying to get into his car- I pointed out he was a very slow memeber of his species and how would he feel if someone did this to his sister just after she had given birth.
sleazy!!!
These guys don't give a hell if there is a husband or not.
Full support Razia.
Do not make apologies. Some believe that they owe you...
Well presume its because he had the traditional wear on. I am from Bahrain and I think I am able to identify them well enough.
Be clever! Ask him to explain Einstein's Theory of Relativity first, and then you would give him your number!
Congrats .... you are THE CHOSEN ONE !!
Whats the point of this post anyway??
and YES it does happen.. next time JUST IGNORE them :)
I have been asked for my number, i Shot him with my Shotgun!! :P
razia1011, no need to apologize... it is not your fault that some don't have enough sensibility and/or social skills to mingle with strangers... especially if these are from the opposite sex, that's all!
Hi Faheem I was exiting a food store and minding my own business and no, I am not used to anyone shouting at me and truth be told. It is so like a man to always blame us women for their small egos. No one has the right to subject anyone to any form of abuse. I am sorry if you are offended,but NOT all women are seeking the attention of freaks and another point I would like to clarify is that...yes I am new and would like to meet friends and that does not make me any less of a lady than the next.
To each his own!
LOL sure I am interested but not Freaks!!!!
I remember being asked for my phone number . He never called :O(
Hello Dear Razia,
It would be better just tell hime that you not interested.
sorry,am not shocked,it happened to me and i just answered politely saying,am sorry am not interested,as simple as that.... :)
Ask him for his and then give it to the police as someone who is prank calling you and shouting obscene and blasphemous things.
If he ask, why he asked... If he don't ask, why he didn't...
Women are so hard to understand...
How did you know that he's a Qatari? :p
Use these words because it may not be the last time:
I don't have a cell phone but sure, I can give you my husband's if you don't mind.
Then you will see feathers flying all over the place.
:D
there are some shameless people in the world ,,, it happens just ignore it ,, if u creat a scene there this may me problem for u tooo.... better not to care these type of people,,,it happens with ladies mostly i have seen in markets ,, once i was in a mobile shop in Alsadd , a qatari boy came and started giving his mobile no to a girl there and the she showed her finger ring and said she is married and he left, many nowadays give there bb pin ,, and ask for too in the malls and shops,, its really very bad and disgusting,, and u its not good to fight with them tooo...
Why feed the trolls
You are telling QL Family his reaction, also let people know your action, What did u do?. Nobody is mad to ask your phone number & yelling at you just for no reason.
There are situations where you irritate someone & you yourself don’t realize it. Especially females, but not all.
:-p
happens
i asked han19 for her number and she slapped me with her 35 size boots.
Your profile reads "intersested in meeting new people and socialzing"
yes, it is strange.. but maybe it's because you are soooooooo! *e*y :p
Does happen, its not new, just ignore and walk past or create a huge scene, where he runs away embarrassed.