cynthia h
American expat in Iraq
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American
Lives in duhuk
Registration: 07 April 2013
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Your experience of culture shock in Iraq by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Iraq. What is ...
Hi Christine, Firstly, I would like to share a funny moment. Once when I was working in a University in Dohuk I was invited to talk with the President Dr. Azad I remembered that it is very polite to say kind words and show respect with replys. I ... Read More
South of Iraq, English-Speakers by mknowles
Hi Everyone, I'm trying to find someone in the south of Iraq to complete a project, and I need an English speaker. The trouble is most º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s and English-speakers are in Erbil in the north. Is there a better way of finding English-speakers in ...
Dear Mknowles, I am in Duhok how can I help you? Read More
800$ per month in Erbil, enough? by sanazi
Hi guys, I got a job offer from a new opening hotel in Erbil for salary of 800$ per month. the job position is Marketing Manager. the company will take care of my accommodation and food; so the net salary is 800$. I just wanna know is this enough ...
No I would not take the offer and you should not take less than 2000 a month with housing there are more professional hotels in Erbil. Read More
Sour Cream for mexican fajitas by freakyfingers
Hi people!!!! Any of you know where could I find Sour Cream? I will like to make fajitas and add flavor to the dish!!!! Have a good day PS: Already looked at Aria Supermarket and Carrefour without success :(
Yep! Yogurt is considered sour cream here....Firm yogurt is best. Read More
Job Opportunity by md2808
Hi, I am new to the forum so I hope I have posted this in the corrected place. I am wanting some security advice regarding working in the Basra region, I have been offered a very good job opportunity with a large oil production company in Majnoon, ...
I know someone in Duhuk that needs a job in the Oil Industry he is American Kurdish could you please forward me an email address to who he can appy ...... my email is herzogcynthia@yahoo.com Take Care Read More
Job Opportunity by md2808
Hi, I am new to the forum so I hope I have posted this in the corrected place. I am wanting some security advice regarding working in the Basra region, I have been offered a very good job opportunity with a large oil production company in Majnoon, ...
Hi ..... If the salary is good then take it... I think that you should read up on the area. I have never been there but I am sure it is a bit dangerous there so it is not advisable to think that you will be touring in that area of Iraq... If you ... Read More
How is the Dating Scene for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s (The rules and things to know) by Magical Panda
Hugs to everybody, How does a expat start the process of spending time with other person? I know the American way of meeting people might be different in Iraq. If you have any pointers or advice to give pertaining to the ideas below, PLEASE ...
well the magic answer is NO La Nat Read More