I thought I WAS following the rules, that's why I'm a bit shocked by this! The best advice I got upon moving here was to basically dress like it was 1957-- and yes, that means I do often judge a skirt's length by whether on not it's longer than my fingertips when I hold my hands at my sides :P
I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else? Qatar's goign through a bit of a conservative snap-- what with the rucus over the liquor on the pearl, pork in the QDC, etc. Have the rules changed and I didn't notice?
And for the record, I do not buy that 'this is their country take it or get out' bs for one second. I live here. I try to respect the culture and the religion but there has to be a line. Make the rules clear and I will then decide whether or not I'll bring my talent and expertise to your country, thanks. I did NOT sign on to be yelled at in public should I venture outside without a burka. What's wrong with meeting people in the middle? I had my shoulders covered, my knees covered-- can't locals meet me half way and allow me my bare shins?
I thought I WAS following the rules, that's why I'm a bit shocked by this! The best advice I got upon moving here was to basically dress like it was 1957-- and yes, that means I do often judge a skirt's length by whether on not it's longer than my fingertips when I hold my hands at my sides :P
I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else? Qatar's goign through a bit of a conservative snap-- what with the rucus over the liquor on the pearl, pork in the QDC, etc. Have the rules changed and I didn't notice?
And for the record, I do not buy that 'this is their country take it or get out' bs for one second. I live here. I try to respect the culture and the religion but there has to be a line. Make the rules clear and I will then decide whether or not I'll bring my talent and expertise to your country, thanks. I did NOT sign on to be yelled at in public should I venture outside without a burka. What's wrong with meeting people in the middle? I had my shoulders covered, my knees covered-- can't locals meet me half way and allow me my bare shins?