You know when you have been in the ME too long

LoopyLou87 · 2012-01-25T02:16:18+01:00

Just for a change I'm awake in the middle of the night so thought I'd share ... although it has probably been here before at some point it's still a good one ... I know that Ive been in the Middle East Too Long because I'm not surprised by unannounced road-closures anymore. I'm not surprised to see a goat in the passenger seat I think the uncut version of 'Little House on the Prairie' is provocative I think every one's first name is Al I need a sweater when it's 40 degrees Celsius I expect everyone to own a mobile phone My idea of housework is leaving a list for the maid I believe that speed limits are only advisory I know whether I am within missile range of Iraq I believe that the definition of a nanosecond is the time interval between the time the light turns green and the time that the guy behind me begins to beep his horn I can't buy anything without asking for a discount I expect all stores to stay open till midnight I understand that 'wadi bashing' isn't a criminal act My driver makes left turns from the far right lane & I view this as normal I send friends a map instead of my address I understand why huge 4x4s must slow down to a snail's pace whilst crossing a speed bump yet hurtle through a wadi at 100kph I think it perfectly normal to have a picnic in the middle of a round-about at 11pm I know exactly how much alcohol allowance I have left for the month - NONE as this is Haram I have a moon phase predictor on my computer I never say Saturday instead of Friday or Sunday instead of Saturday anymore I accept that there is no point in asking why I am not allowed to do something I expect queues to be 1 person deep and 40 people wide I realise that the black and white stripes in the road are not a zebra crossing, just bait to get foreigners and newcomers into the firing line Seeing guys welcome each other with a kiss and hold hands while walking no longer distracts me I carry 12 passport size photos around with me just in case I can tell the time by listening to the local mosque I think its a good night if there are fewer than 10 women for every man at Salsa class Phrases like 'potato peeler', 'dish washer', 'coffee maker' and 'fly swatter' are no longer household items but are actually job titles I start to say 'Insha'allah' when I actually mean 'No f*****g chance!' Habibi isn't just the ex-president of Indonesia My driver overtakes a police car at 130KM Problem with the car I am travelling ins AC or horn is more serious to me than a problem with the brakes!

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Ackeles Contributor

Member since 25 December 2011

AckelesContributor05 February 2012 10:15:37

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Alliecat wrote:
imraan007 wrote:
lol...u know the first time i came to saudi and a guy very comfortably placed his hand in mine. i got a shock of my life, pulled my hand out sooooo quick, made sure no one was looking and asked the guy: what ru doing?
wow i was so angry...now i understand this gesture a bit better and dont mind it, i also tried the more advanced techniques like swinging ur hands while holding hands. but still did not try the pinky one. that one maybe to advanced for me, even the nose kissing, i just cant cant do it.

Wait a min. You're a GUY??? Why did I think you were a woman ???????? I think Ackeles is confused, too.

yah i was abit confused specially with the holding hands part

imraan007 Serial expat

Member since 04 December 2011

imraan007Serial expat05 February 2012 10:44:39

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oops...sorry@Alliecat and Ackles. I am miserable at introducing myself. I confess, guilty as charged, I am a guy. usually in these forums i try not to reveal too much. Imraan is a male name as mentioned above. It is a very ancient name mentioned in biblical history which is why SaudiGuy knows this name.

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

Alliecat
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AlliecatViP05 February 2012 11:12:11

#43

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Saudi Guy wrote:
3imran is a guy's name. Guys can love cats too.

This is an Expat.com!! Many of us aren't from around here. I've never heard the name 3imran in my life .. so how would I (we) know?

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

Alliecat
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AlliecatViP05 February 2012 11:18:08

#44

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But I like that .. Ackeles is Mr. CNN

Ackeles Contributor

Member since 25 December 2011

AckelesContributor05 February 2012 11:54:31

#45

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Alliecat wrote:
But I like that .. Ackeles is Mr. CNN

this is make no sense. i dont spread false news

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

Alliecat
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AlliecatViP05 February 2012 11:56:59

#46

8790

Ackeles wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
But I like that .. Ackeles is Mr. CNN

this is make no sense. i dont spread false news

Maybe not.. but you're usually 'broadcasting' something

imraan007 Serial expat

Member since 04 December 2011

imraan007Serial expat05 February 2012 12:05:11

#47

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Alliecat wrote:
Ackeles wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
But I like that .. Ackeles is Mr. CNN

this is make no sense. i dont spread false news

Maybe not.. but you're usually 'broadcasting' something

loooooooooool...i thoughts Ackles response was so funny, then i read Alliecat. Home Run

Ackeles Contributor

Member since 25 December 2011

AckelesContributor05 February 2012 12:10:28

#48

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Alliecat wrote:
Ackeles wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
But I like that .. Ackeles is Mr. CNN

this is make no sense. i dont spread false news

Maybe not.. but you're usually 'broadcasting' something

-.-

Saudi Guy Active member

Member since 01 February 2012

Saudi GuyActive member05 February 2012 12:10:54

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Alliecat wrote:
Saudi Guy wrote:
3imran is a guy's name. Guys can love cats too.

This is an Expat.com!! Many of us aren't from around here. I've never heard the name 3imran in my life .. so how would I (we) know?

That's my job obviously. lol

Alliecat ViP

Member since 13 October 2009

Alliecat
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AlliecatViP05 February 2012 12:18:21

#50

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Ackeles wrote:
Alliecat wrote:
Ackeles wrote:

this is make no sense. i dont spread false news

Maybe not.. but you're usually 'broadcasting' something

-.-

Not much of a come-back

lol

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