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Arrogant Qatari's
I am getting really tired of many Qatari's arrogant behaviour.
The other day I was on my way to the Villaggio Mall when I see a Qatari brat burning rubber with with his supersonic BMW in the round-about adjacent to the parking area. This is around 6 pm so place wasn't empty.
I just laughed at the whole thing and didn't enter until he was done playing.
When queuing up to get in to the actual parking lot (I had about 5-6 cars ahead of me) I see the same BWM in the mirror coming behind me on the left side of the road (it's not a two lane road, he's just on the wrong side), because he obviously can't wait for his turn. He get's in right in front of me and he almost hits the front of my car. His stupidity makes me furious so I give him the horn.
His pride can't handle the horn, so he just stops his car and completely block my way. At this time there are just the two of us in this road. After a while he starts driving really slow, rolls down his window and points with his index finger and thumb... I have now idea what that means, I'm just tapping my finger to my head demonstrating that he is dim.
He can't handle that either, so again he stops (we're just infront of the main entrance). Now I've reached my peak so I get out of my car, he opens the door (he's probably in his early twenties), I yell at him to MOOOVE. He just turns the engine off, gets out of his car and walks straight into the mall, leaving the car in the middle of the road.
It's not the first time I've had these encounters, and it's driving me crazy. Some Qatari's (especially the youngster) have NO COURTESY whatsoever to other people. I'm so sick of it I'm even thinking of leaving this country. I've lived in a numerous places around the world, but this is the most unpleasant experience by far.
novita77 said
obviously he think he own ...obviously he think he own the road, or in this case own the country that he think he can do as he please.
CharanSanitwong said
And he owns the other people ...And he owns the other people (Foreigners) too
PM said
I think that has less to do with being Qatari ...and more to do with being a young spoiled brat in a country that hasn't considered enforcing any traffic laws until recently. I would have been steaming!
Colt45 said
Swe74 ...Welcome to Doha... or should I be saying it was nice having you here? lol!!!
No really, some of them can be really annoying and don't give a damn about being courteous, hell that word don't even exist in their dictionary. And just to prove they are one up, they resort to that kinda stuff that you just mentioned.
On the other hand, you also will get the really chivalrous Qatari's who will give you right of way etc...
Sorry to hear about your experience, must have been one of those really bad days for you.
foxwell said
I know how U feel ...You should of reported him to the police, although then again....!!!!
If he was in another country I know what I would have done!!!!!!!
In europe,SA,Aus,USA etc etc he wouldnt last a minute
Ragnarock Raider said
Patience is your ally Swe74... ...I am in no way justifying this person's behaviour...it's atrocious. Having said that, my experience is that these brash and inconsiderate "young ones" are becoming a VAST minority and I have seen them getting yelled at by older Qataris...they give Qataris a bad name....I know it doesn't help when you encounter them knowing that they are rare, but just be patient and realize that (hopefully) this drawback isn't enough to counter all the advantages of being here. In the meantime, if it helps you get it off your chest vent all you like on this forum!! And you have my support....inconsiderate people (everywhere) need to be taught better!
Stay safe.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
sohbetocean said
blowing off steam ...Yes, another moment of anxiety on my morning drive...the landcruisers blazing off the crowded street (at 120 km per hour) and running along the side in order to cut in front of a line of 50 cars. And of course, someone was kind enough to let them back in at the front. Arrogant and discourteous..unfortunately :(
Anyway, be careful! It's a jungle out there...
novita77 said
i remember one of the poster ...i remember one of the poster (Honey) on this board post few months back ... she had a flat tyre ... no one stop to help her. Only a Qatari stop and change the tyre for her. So there some nice Qataris too :-)
army001 said
Sad but true! ...Sad - but U find some guys like that here! It really does get on your nerve. But dont worry - there are many good guys also here. I guess for you its been bad luck! But hold on - U will come across some good guys..
ARMY
"Work like you don't need the money, Love like you've never been hurt, and dance like you do when nobody's watching "!
friend4fun27 said
Might be coz its "SHE..." ...Might be coz its "SHE..." not "he". lol
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joewilliams said
Next time key his car. Only ...Next time key his car.
Only joking of course, I would never really recommend vanadalism.
Seriously though, do his wing mirror. do both his wing mirrors.
Naah, I'm just kidding, he's probably a lovely bloke underneath. Stay legal, kids!
Joe Williams
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COOLDOHAMAN said
Very sad...........not to swe74 but to........ ...next Qatari generation. I dont know what will happen to next Qatari generation.
They should think that they are in a small well. All the world outside the well, there is a different life...people giving respect to others and getting respect.
novita77 said
if thats happen to me .... ...i will key his car and tell the police Joe Williams from QL recommended to do it...
:D :D
Gypsy said
Older Qatari's are very ...Older Qatari's are very courtious and kind, no matter how wealthy they are. It's the younger, wealthier generation (not one's like bajesus) who are arrogant. This is the problem when you live in a country with 10,000 or more Paris Hiltons.
"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco
Mastermind said
Reckless Driving ...I too have faced such lot of experiences. The drivers in this country really driving the vehicle as road is their own and the reason for majority of road accidents are due to this. There is no line control, speed control or courtesy.
Comparing with Dubai( though its hectic to drive there), the driving is more pleasantful eventhough there are some crack there but only a 10% and others are ready accept them. I learnt lot of good expeiences from Dubai road. But here, only a 10% shows the good manner and for them the driving is really a hell.
Some expamle is that , if your car is small one, then, whatever your speed is, the car behind you will blow the horn or spark the head light just to show that he is big and you should head down. Other one is not keeping the lines especially on R/a. All the vehicles take minimum 2 lines or sometimes 3, even the other vehicles are behind.(clearly knowing that the car hit backside will be fined).
why the authority doesn't look in to it? Only huge fines will improve the stuation while the others make you irritated or you try to save yourself from reckless driving?
I expect some comments and I hope the authority will open thier eyes.
Mastermind
novita77 said
gypsy ...you pick a fight with bajesus eh?
r7 said
These incidents r not a ...These incidents r not a daily thing ... plus most locals here r really friendly n polite... If u thnk u should leave coz of this thts just lame ..
joewilliams said
NOOOOO! I'm not recommending ...NOOOOO! I'm not recommending illegal activity, just joking about!
What I actually recommend is you follow him into the shops, help him carrry his shopping and then thank him for reminding you that he's more important that you, before kicking youself up the backside while singing 'Hit me baby one more time' by Britney Spears for his entertainment as he reverses backwards round the round-about on the way home. That's a much better idea.
Joe Williams
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Gypsy said
No Novi I'm not. Bajesus is ...No Novi I'm not. Bajesus is a very courteous young man and I can't imagine him doing something like that at all. But even he has to admit there are quite a few Qatari males his age who would.
"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco
novita77 said
Gypsy re about Bajesus ...I like that boy. Met him already :D And he is very nice indeed ... a courteous young man as you said (I am sure he will be big headed when he see this post) lol
irrysa said
well, the young ones are the ...well, the young ones are the worst. they can be really spoiled nasty brats in here :o/
If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
KellysHeroes said
Cannot blame the drivers ...You should blame the security and the traffic police who are not doing their duties properly buy keeping their eyes closed sometimes
novita77 said
JoeWilliams ...I know you are joking. And also it seems you have so much time in hand since you change employer :D
Cornellian said
Actually some of the new ...Actually some of the new Qatari generation are awesome, it's just the illiterate spoiled brats that give the entire nation a bad name. It sucks! Unless the government starts enforcing strict rules on those type of arrogant people then the country will never progress.
Oh and for "If he was in another country I know what I would have done!!!!!!! In europe,SA,Aus,USA etc etc he wouldnt last a minute"
---> If he was in europe or elsewhere, he wouldn't do that to begin with!
joewilliams said
Also: anybody else spot the ...Also: anybody else spot the irony: there's this massive car culture here among some of the young 'uns. Not one of them can drive! HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Joe Williams
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irrysa said
ya, sure there are good and ...ya, sure there are good and bad ppl in every nation. but here somehow the young ones are mostly really bad. and what's worst, the ones from the big families.
If you're looking for a problem, you're probably gonna find one.
friend4fun27 said
There can be someone who ...There can be someone who dont know what culture is and even dont know the value of food and money, as they got it free.
Next time U can get a picture of the vechile with number and post in QL.
Let other QL members be informed of this. So all who sees these guys can be cautious........
At the end it comes like "U r a visitor, U can leave if u dont like". Coz many here believes money can buy anything.. But tere are gud people too, who is helpfull and have humanity...
"Let them show thier culter But its upto U 2 show what Ur culture is "... Be patient...
hmmmmmm lol !!!
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nouf84 said
get even!!! ...why wudnt u recommend vandalism joewilliams???
my theory is.. u step on my toes.. i kill you!!!!!
u see.. i personally carry an aluminium bat in my back seat... havent had the chance to use it yet.. but just in case...
listen swe74 mate... u wna key his car??.. do it.. bat it down??.. sure.. blow it up?? go ahead!!! im a lawyer... i'll get u out...;)
destroy the fools!!!!
'nuff said!
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swe74 said
r7: If you read my post I ...r7: If you read my post I mentioned that this was not a one-time encounter with an arrogant Qatari. It's not this single incident that annoys me. What I don't like about this country is that some people think they stand above others.
Qatar could be an excellent country to live in.
r7 said
This is there Home n they ...This is there Home n they Reign Supreme, its silly to think tht they would have any thoughts about us Xpats well not all but just the troublemakers I mean ... Ppl should learn to deal with it n just move on n not whine about getting cut off or whatever... When in Qatar do like the Qatari's do u drive the same :) keeps them off ur back !!!
Joan said
LOL [AT] joewilliams..no ...LOL /-a-t-/ joewilliams..no way!
Colt45 said
R7 ...Stop talking crazy and go make me some Tea... bring it to my office discreetly...sssh!!!!
r7 said
SWE 74 ...It is an x'cellent country to live in y do u think xpats outnumber the locals by such a huge number... Its peaceful, clean, safe a little slow :)
and work here is pretty good as well... Its home to most of us who have been here for a while ...
It might take a while but u'll get used to it !!!
friend4fun27 said
Better get the Mobile no of ...Better get the Mobile no of Nouf84.. Let Nouf84 do it for us..
"listen swe74 mate... u wna key his car??.. do it.. bat it down??.. sure.. blow it up?? go ahead!!! "
Keep ur head cool....
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r7 said
COLT ...Instead of Tea I'll give u some PEE !!!!
Ragnarock Raider said
That's just bad advice R7... ...Wrong is wrong no matter what....just because others do it doesn't mean you should too!
And you radvice to drive like the crazy ones will only exacerbate things...I really hope you were joking =p.
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
Colt45 said
Swe74 ...Yeh rite... it might take sometime, but you'll get used to it... like 25years maybe... (that's how long R7 has been here...lol!!!)
swe74 said
The only reason is ...The only reason is money.
And - if it wasn't for the expatriate workforce they'd still be on camels.
Colt45 said
R7 ...Where is the respect? or shud I say RESTECPA!!! (like my good pal Ali G)
friend4fun27 said
As r7 said.. This is a place ...As r7 said..
This is a place one can live only " if u'll get used to it !!!".
U have to be used to this all.....One have to compramise many things...
Or else one can go to their place... tats very clear frm his experience..
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r7 said
I didnt mean drive against ...I didnt mean drive against the rules or anything i just meant drive defensive u know .. so they dont push u around ... Im the last 1 to break any rules xcept for speeding :)
Colt45 said
Swe ...LOL!!! even then they wud have road kill...
ksarat16 said
O wow.... ...Looks like ppl r having fun on the roads...
Guess u shud take it easy Swe74...
Colt - R7: U guys are onto ur usual business...how u guys doing ...
Hows everyone in the house doin...
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joewilliams said
nouf84 ...I think it's always worth considering that as a very sensible measure to protect the interests of the nation and all of us that are fortunate enough to live here, everything we write on here will be being read by someone in government.
Joe Williams
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r7 said
k16 ...Hey b'day boy whers the cake dude ?!
ksarat16 said
R-7 ...Cake's right here dude...let me know when i can come to ur off and drop it off...;)
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swe74 said
I always take it easy. It's ...I always take it easy. It's not my behaviour that needs to change.
novita77 said
swe74 ...How long you been here? if i may ask?
r7 said
S 74 ...All im saying is Doha is a great little place to be ... Don't let a few rotten xperiences get to u ...
Gypsy said
It has nothing to do with ...It has nothing to do with driving laws or any of that stuff, the fact of the matter is we live in a small country with a very large number of very wealthy people. Spoiled wealthy brats act the same way everywhere, there are just more of them here so we see it more often.
"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco
Colt45 said
Swe74 ...You have 2 options to vent your anger and frustration if anything like this occurs again... R7 and Ksarat16... both are birds of a feather... lol!!!
Oryx said
teenage boys ...fact: teenagers esp. boys are globally obnoxious
they are out right scary from where i come from and pose a serious violent threat.
these boys just need their mums to clip them round the head and some traffic rules enforced.
I think they could be turned around a lot quicker than in some other countries.
I teach some of these boys and actually they are extremely polite...and touchingly shy. its just the bravado of immaturity of being in a fast car.
Cornellian said
I doubt their behavior is ...I doubt their behavior is going to change anytime soon. Many were raised that way, alot of money, maids, drivers, etc so they were brought up to believe that they own everyone. Through education and interaction with expatriates, maybe they'll start to realize that they don't own the world and they need to respect others.
What do u guys think? What do u think would change their behavior ?
Ragnarock Raider said
You are right of course Gypsy, but.... ...I just can't help feeling that more equitable laws (that don't care how much money you have) enforced vigorously would certainly cut down on this uncivilized behavior.
Stay safe all.
Perfection does not exist. The question therefore, is: what level of imperfection are we willing to settle for?
Gypsy said
I don't know Corne, but I'm ...I don't know Corne, but I'm a big fan of a swift kick to the [Let's not get blocked by the Telco]. :P
"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco
swe74 said
Since January 2006. ...Since January 2006.
Cornellian said
Amen to that Oryx, teenage ...Amen to that Oryx, teenage boys are obnoxious everywhere. Ask me...I have a teenage brother!
swe74 said
They need education. And a ...They need education. And a less generous welfare system.
joewilliams said
Gypsy ...First comment: Never a truer word spoken.
Second comment: Remind me to be polite next time I see you in order to protect my assets.
Joe Williams
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friend4fun27 said
Not only education helps ...Not only education helps them But THEY HAVE TO KNOW THE WORLD... AND TEY ALSO HAV TO REALISE WAT THEY ARE IN THIS WORLD... !!!
lol.. better u do ur business.....
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swe74 said
"I think it's always worth ..."I think it's always worth considering that as a very sensible measure to protect the interests of the nation and all of us that are fortunate enough to live here, everything we write on here will be being read by someone in government."
Yeh it's a great place!
ksarat16 said
Looks like the Ladies ...In Da House are on a rage to ruin the richie richs of this country...to set them straight...way to go ladies...at the end of this drive (campaign)...i wonder who many of the blokes wud still have their Assets intact...this i have gotto wait and see...
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friend4fun27 said
"Some are fortunate and we ..."Some are fortunate and we can see many are unfortunate to live here "...
The best thing one can practice here is to keep ur head cool.. Dont get provocated..do ur business...have sme gud frnds... and once u feel enough.. go back to ur home place...
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Cornellian said
Friend4fun27 ...That's how it is with all spoiled brats, once they're thrown into the real world and realize how hard it is to actually have to work for money, they become more appreciative.
Maybe if the kids were forced to do well in universities and get jobs instead of getting paid for sitting at home, they would be more mature and appreciative ?
Gypsy said
They threw Paris Hilton in ...They threw Paris Hilton in jail, didn't change her.
"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco
swe74 said
"Maybe if the kids were ..."Maybe if the kids were forced to do well in universities and get jobs instead of getting paid for sitting at home, they would be more mature and appreciative?"
Very true
Oryx said
anecdotes about teenagers. ...What should we do about teenage boys in the UK?
Some are completely feral.
I was walking down the street in Eritrea - a group of young teenage boys thought it was 'cool' to say swear words in English to attract my attention.
I went over asked for the parents... they apologised.
an hour later i walked passed a group of teenage girls.. they were all giggly and smily and shouted 'hello friend' 'welcome' etc.
I was on a bus in Uganda the teenage boy kept trying to over charge / and get money out of me - knob head. The teenage girls wanted to discuss with me single vs mixed education . The future for ugandan girls etc.
Those incidents are a good illustration that teenage boys are prats and their female counter parts have much more developed social skills ... and that is regardless of race religion or creed.
joewilliams said
Paris Hilton ...They did, and it didn't. If they'd taken all her money from her while she was inside, it probably would have. Like you said: such behaviour is caused by such an abundance of wealth.
Joe Williams
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jauntie said
Hopefully ...once the new traffic laws are in force (and ENforced) they young boy racers may learn when they eventually lose their driving licence for a few months or so. Fines won't make any difference to them - drop in the water - but points on the licence should do the trick.
friend4fun27 said
A nation or place can be ...A nation or place can be proud of with its new generation only...
Its the society and edication making the new generation behave like this...
"Who wil do a job if they have a option to get money freely sitting at home... "
WHO CARES ABOUT THE VALUE OF THINGS THAT ARE GETTING FREE.... Really even the government spoiling by giving many things free to certain extend..
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Cornellian said
So in conclusion....Girls ...So in conclusion....Girls rock! Boys suck! lol
Gypsy said
Jauntie, do you actually ...Jauntie, do you actually think these laws will be enforced against Qataris? I'm not convinced they will.
"I fight with love and I laugh with rage, you have to live light enough to see the humor and long enough to see some change." Ani Difranco
Cornellian said
Well Jauntie, what's going ...Well Jauntie, what's going to stop them from driving without a license ? And if the cops wanted to throw them in jail, daddy would call up his friends and get him out ;)
swe74 said
I was reading about new ...I was reading about new traffic laws in the paper but it didn't say what they were specifically. Anyone who knows?
Cornellian said
I heard they didn't apply to ...I heard they didn't apply to Qataris. Don't know for sure though.
swe74 said
"Well Jauntie, what's going ..."Well Jauntie, what's going to stop them from driving without a license ? And if the cops wanted to throw them in jail, daddy would call up his friends and get him out ;)"
This is one of the main issues... Some people stand above others...
jauntie said
there was an entire thread listing them on ql swe ...try a search for 'new traffic regulations'
joewilliams said
My (sole) Qatari friend says ...My (sole) Qatari friend says his peeps are genuinely worried about the traffic clamp down, particularly drink driving (which will mean immediate prison for them, apparently). It sounds like the government are getting serious about how local people abuse the road system but until we see some results there's no reason to believe the system of secret privileges will improve at all.
incidentally, I feel like I should stick up for young men a little bit. Although the young lads steaming down the fast lane are dangerous, I suspect they don't cause half as many accidents as the old guys meandering from lane to lane, not signalling, stopping for no reason.
And as for teenage boys: I was one once. Guilty as charged. But as I'm sure I felt at the time, in the words of Milwall football fans:\
No one likes us. We don't care!
Joe Williams
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jauntie said
I don't really have the experience of living here long enough ...to pass comment. Touch wood, so far I haven't been involved in nor seen anything death defying on the roads. Then again, I don't travel during rush hours, so.......
Really can't add much apart from, as I said, hoping the points system will curb some of the madness once it kicks in.
coolquietman said
swe have you considered ...swe have you considered taking flying lessons??
not cheaper but safer lol
skip the entire traffic
u can fly over any arrogant driver...
do it right - the first time!
swe74 said
Yeh I was thinking of it but ...Yeh I was thinking of it but my company said I'd have to pay for it myself. So I'm on the roads still...
CharanSanitwong said
The Gov. is building a Race ...The Gov. is building a Race Track at the moment for young people to Race Away to their heart's content out of the roads.
KellysHeroes said
Problem ...is not in the new or old traffic law. Problem is in enforcing the law on EVERYONE without excpetions and exemptions
COOLDOHAMAN said
I suggest to include more history lessons.......... ...in their school syllubus to give a chance to learn culture and know the efforts their ancestors put to made this country like.
nib said
why u all the time say 'they ...why u all the time say 'they think they own everybody' seems like u also agree with that.
unfortunately i only met arrogant arab girls.. waiting to meet with boys!!
faaltami said
i know what you mean..i hate ...i know what you mean..i hate these mutha[this post has broken our guidelines by using bad language - you will be removed from QL if this continues]as...
amnesia said
Well if that happened to me, ...Well if that happened to me, I'd have exploded.
I don't know what I'd have done, perhaps called a few friends to tow away his car.
I wouldn't have let him step into the mall either. If he ignored I'd have shoved his head. Just reading your story makes me boil.
I'm a VERY patient person, but respect is very important and I can lose my temper in a snap if there is a lack of.
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Xena said
I agree with you on this Amnesia ...It doesn't matter who you are... respect, is respect....
I will always respect someone, until they disrespect me, then heaven help them....
I just feel so sorry for this generation of kids, cause they are learning that everything come so easily... what is going to happen if the rug gets pulled out from under them?
diamond said
Arrogance is arrogance and ...Arrogance is arrogance and there are arrogant people the world over. However this does not excuse these idiots.
Xena, I beg to dffer on this generation having everything coming easily. It is actually getting harder for locals to get jobs. Before even if a boy did not pass high school he would get a job in the army or police or in a government department as a trainee.
This is becoming less and less the case. A high school pass at the very most basic level is a must for a low level job. And for any chance of a career a degree is necessary along with a good working knowledge of English. And most of these boys are slowly learning that to have any decent kind of life they must do better
The current epidemic of boys failing high school is very slowly decreasing and the government are working hard to reverse this trend too. No worries with the girls of course and now that more are willing to enter the workplace they are often the first choice for employers.
Girl power :)
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Frog__ said
Hummmm being sexist ? ...Then... girls are the first choice of employers? then... those employers should be sexist. I understand now why so many men/boys have nothing to do than doing car acrobats on highways:D Shame :D
Some are Wise ... Some are ...Otherwise