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Olivier-FranceViP20 March 2012 13:46:41

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Marhaban (Welcome) on the forum,

Before opening a new topic, please take a few minutes to read some pieces of advice below

You have been reading the forum for a while and you really would like to post something, whether because you have an interesting story to share or because you have some questions to ask....
don't be shy and go ahead ! ^^
Do not forget that the members who will reply to you will take time to share, exchange, help and participate. So I hope you will remember that when you will be here all settled and you will then be the experienced one who can help

Before writing :

- Take time to go through the previous posts to make sure that the subject wasn't already covered. Reviving an old topic helps restart the discussion and avoid to multiply the threads on the same subject.

- Smartly select the title of your topic. It has to be clear enough to attract all the persons interested by the subject to participate and answer.

- Ask one question at a time. I know that when you want to expatriate, you have ten thousands questions popping but it's more easy to reply to one issue at a time than to have to write a novel just to reply to a post. One could find it intimidating!
You are free to come with more question later.

- And please don't forget to introduce yourself a little!
First because the replies will be more personal whether you will come alone or with a family, whether your kids are babies or teenagers, whether you(re employed, looking for a job or free lance, whether you already came here or not... Etc.

It's also much more pleasant to talk to someone than to feel like you are just an information desk.

Finally, remember that a forum is a network of human beings.
Behind each nickname, you will find people, reacting with their own views, filters, knowledges, education. Even with the best will, one can be wrong or have a narrow perception on something, or even have personal opinions.
Don't forget to always put everything into perspective !

Shukran jazilaan (thanks a lot) wa ashufak ba'din (see you soon)

VidoDidoViP20 March 2012 18:16:29

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Another value added post by Olivier ... Very well said

I hope that all members including myself will take into consideration all these tips prior writing their posts; I think in this way, we can make the forum more effective and helpful.

Best Regards

ChristineViP21 March 2012 05:26:45

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a.hubailMember25 March 2012 12:54:55

oliver, i have my own company, and i post a topic of my company and twice the topic deleted!? may i know why?!

Olivier-FranceViP25 March 2012 15:57:05

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Dear Hubail,

A message can be deleted for different reasons but in your case it's probably because it was containing direct advertising.
Expat-blog.com is a community of expats helping each other to settle down in their new country. Whatever is shared here is for free and this is not a place where any company can come and "fish" for expats to sell something to. That's a little bit too easy, first and second it will be annoying very fast to receive commercial offers through the forum.
The moderators are checking the forum to avoid that.

If still you want to give your company some visibility, you can use the classified for instance or contact Expat-blog.com to advertise with them if you like....

And to make things clear, I'm just a member, I do not work for the site and all my participations are free and made on my free time.
I'm "local animator" because I'm an active member, but I do not moderate the forum at all, even though I will report any inappropriate message.

Hope it helped clarify the matter. If something remains unclear, feel free to come back to me...

Cheers

Olivier

Naif99Guest26 June 2012 10:24:09

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Mr Olivier-France
u r too funny
thanks alot

Olivier-FranceViP26 June 2012 13:56:48

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Naif99 wrote:
Mr Olivier-France
u r too funny
thanks alot

Thanks Naif !

I take it as a compliment... Means funny as in "you make me laugh" and not as in "a little weird" :p

Enjoy life in Riffa

Cheers

Olivier

JosnugglesViP15 October 2012 16:05:01

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It would also be good if people checked on Google for example before posting simple questions. I know we are all here to help each other but........

Lulu_102Active member23 October 2012 19:20:03

Agree with Josnuggles.

SuperbooContributor29 October 2012 14:42:02

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Totally agree with Josnuggles

JosnugglesViP29 October 2012 17:14:57

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Aww, thanks guys xx

Rita2012Member30 October 2012 12:40:04

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I realy agree with Olivier, coz in this Expat.com we need to be sure about what we want to do or ask for something before to type here,
Have a good afternoon every body.

adkhanMember19 January 2013 08:22:59

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well posted Oliver !

WESTCOASTLOLANew member26 January 2013 03:49:11

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Great advice especially for a newbie like myself. Thanks so much for your informative post..or rather should I say Shukran!

SuperbooContributor26 January 2013 05:21:22

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You are welcome

tough lifeMember04 February 2013 11:56:05

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Hello everyone. Thanks for the forum. great work

cynthiacharlesMember30 June 2014 06:37:22

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I will follow proper guidelines and rules; its our responsible to follow mentioned guidelines so as to make this forum effective and constructive in the real sense.

JosnugglesViP30 June 2014 15:35:01

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cynthiacharles wrote:
I will follow proper guidelines and rules; its our responsible to follow mentioned guidelines so as to make this forum effective and constructive in the real sense.

Thank you for showing your respect on this. So many people either don't read this very good post, or choose to ignore it to the point where we stop answering questions like "what is the cost of living in Bahrain" I hope you enjoy this forum and not only get lots of help and advise but also help others too.

Danish YaseenActive member07 July 2014 09:00:06

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Very Nicely Explained

dubaikavitaMember15 July 2014 18:44:37

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Hiii can u pls tell me how much time it takes fr employement visa to come after signing contract wt reputed company..thanks fm princess

DavidsouzaworldMember06 August 2014 11:04:05

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You can drop me mail at davidsouzaworld@gmail.com... I can suggest and guide you in detail

DavidsouzaworldMember06 August 2014 11:05:40

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Yea Kavitha it take time around 2-3 weeks to get your employment visa

toughlife3New member25 March 2015 04:59:54

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Very well said.

nomadinBahrainMember15 June 2016 08:33:21

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Tahir AligarhMember04 September 2016 03:06:30

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Oliver no more with us he was a great man

logicalindianBahrain Expert04 September 2016 06:41:52

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Hello Tahir,

Its really sad to hear about this, how did it happen? did you know him personally?

T&R

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