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Ramon1990 Contributor

Member since 29 July 2010

Ramon1990Contributor29 July 2010 13:57:02

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Hello,

Well, I'm just a new member for this whole thing, but I do like this forum, and I'm hopping it'll give me the chance to meet some new people, and get to know new cultures.

By the way, I'm already Saudi, and pretty surprised how you people can handle our cultures, specialy for the young people.

Well, I'm hopping I could get to know your opinion about that.

Alliecat ViP

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AlliecatViP29 July 2010 14:14:06

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Hey Ramon, welcome to the forum.

As to how we handle it, 'when in Rome'!

lol

Ramon1990 Contributor

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Ramon1990Contributor29 July 2010 15:03:07

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hehe! Very funny! I ain't from Rome, though!

Alliecat ViP

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AlliecatViP29 July 2010 15:07:22

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This is a common expression most Western expats know: when in Rome (do as the Romans do)!!

So you see? you learned something here already!

Ramon1990 Contributor

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Ramon1990Contributor29 July 2010 16:09:40

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lol! You're right. Thanks Alliecat!

MisterStretch ViP

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MisterStretchViP29 July 2010 17:08:05

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Welcome Ramon...you might be shocked, though, at how we don't "handle" some aspects of your culture with aplomb.

Welcome to the forum, we look forward to knowing more about you.

Ramon1990 Contributor

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Ramon1990Contributor30 July 2010 01:45:00

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lol! You're right, it's kind of difficult a bit.

Alliecat ViP

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AlliecatViP30 July 2010 06:29:15

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More than 'kind of' but most of us did our homework and came here knowing what to expect.

What makes the difference in how one handles it, I think, is the support system one has here--oh, and you've got to have a sense of humor

And for the record, I work with Saudi's all day long, both male and female, and I find most are friendly, kind people who have great senses of humor. I enjoy my work a lot (now if only I could get my social life going lol).

Ramon1990 Contributor

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Ramon1990Contributor30 July 2010 09:44:56

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Yeah, I agree, most of Saudis like to smile and show that to the others when they meet. If you don't, they would say, oh my God this person is weird! What's going with him or her! It's like this!

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