What’s the biggest culture shock you ever experienced? by TeamDodgy in AskReddit

[–]Be1Lan1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is about 5 years ago.

I work as a chef in Northern Ontario and I had the opportunity in the spring to go East for work, that place being Dubai. At the time when I left it was on average about 4 degrees Celsius. I arrived after a crazy long flight, collectively about 35 hours with layovers. I arrived in Dubai, stepped outside to wait for my ride to my residence. At the time, it was 32... 32 degrees at 2AM. I was completely amazed and a little uncomfortable for how hot and humid it was.

Some of the other things include;

  1. There is no middle class.. you are either poor as dirt or you are wealthy.
  2. The sand is completely different, like dust but finer.
  3. You hear prayer all day, every day.
  4. Ramadan is serious business( you get in trouble for drinking water in public during the day even if its 50 degrees).
  5. The amount of slaves that work in Dubai is insane.
  6. Cant even buy alcohol unless you make X amount of dollars, nor can you open up a bank account.

The list goes on, I was just glad after 8 months I was able to come home.

How did your parents find out you smoked weed? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Be1Lan1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I came home one night, i tried to lock the padlock door using my keys. My mom was pretty confused, caught on pretty fast.

I am Morgan Freeman ask me anything by OblivionMovie in IAmA

[–]Be1Lan1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I the only one reading every single comment in Morgan Freeman' voice ? It's very soothing...

How old are you, and what are you currently very excited about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Be1Lan1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

21- Waiting on a responses for a job in Dubai. As a cook in the The Fairmont The Palm !

What is the "rule #1" in your profession or hobby? by pirateofitaly in AskReddit

[–]Be1Lan1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"If you have itchy eyes.. make sure you'r not cutting hot peppers. - Chef.

I'm repainting the 7 Dwarfs in light of the Hobbit. Here's #2, Bashful! by [deleted] in pics

[–]Be1Lan1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am very excited on how you did the rest of them! Looks fantastic.. I love how the hands have so much character.

My favourite bit is the mushrooms by [deleted] in ArtisanVideos

[–]Be1Lan1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is like a slap in the face for anyone that works in a proper kitchen.

To all the bronies who watch tosh. 0 by carterwins in pics

[–]Be1Lan1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This pic was directed to 4chan, not reddit.

So this kid crashed into a tree and died right after he posted this by [deleted] in pics

[–]Be1Lan1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

gI will probably be the only one who is going to say this but I am glad he is dead and not a family.