I suppose you have a point….

I guess something like the feet thing just sounds so odd to me that it’s hard to comprehend how it could offend anyone.

Take heart in the fact that while I might not like the Arabic Muslim culture, I will respect it enough to do as told when I get sent overseas, as indeed I am representative of my country and I should do anything and everything to help our image.

I don’t think the opinion over there will ever change in favor of the United States, but I suppose there’s no point in me helping to make it even more negative….

Well said! and that isnt being patronising! just know that one person can make a difference..

Said it before ….” life’s a dance you live as you go…sometimes you lead sometimes you follow “…lead on that man 😀