Number one..you may get in more trouble giving a ride to a woman than you want, keep in mind where you are.
Number two... I have given quite a few rides to hitchhikers especially in the outlying areas where there is little traffic such as between Al Wakrah and Trainor or Kharrara, Um Bab, Um Hotta etc. and they were quite gracious although the got a little worried when my GPS started talking to me in a female voice LOL. Ladies I don't blame you and it doesn't matter what country you are in it's dangerous.
Oh yeah... I am a westerner.

Don't be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn't do what you do or think as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn't know what you know today.