In The Middle East Too Long ?

You know you have lived in the Middle East too long when.

• You're not surprised to see a goat in the passenger seat
• You think the uncut version of "Little House on the Prairie" is provocative
• You serve coffee in a thimble
• You understand that everyone's first name isn't Al
• Your need a sweater when it's 80 degrees in the shade
• You understand "no problem" means "essential you follow up"
• You think a picnic means pulling over on the side of the road with your TV and live goat.
• You believe that speed limits are only advisory
• You know whether you are within missile range of Iraq
• You think black is appropriate daytime wear and that men should go to work in dresses and lacy hats
• You expect to go to jail when a local national hits the back of your car at a stop sign
• You expect your home office to call you on Fridays
• Your wear a jacket inside and take it off when you go out
• You can judge a perfect "10" by the ankle
• You know which end of a shwarma to unwrap first
• You think the further you inch into the middle of the crossroads, the faster the light will turn green
• You carry an umbrella and it isn't raining
• You believe that the definition of a nanosecond is the time interval between the time the light turns green and the time that the guy behind you begins to blow his horn
• You give directions by landmarks instead of road names
• You can receive every television station except the local station
• You get used to using the cold water tap to get hot water during summer
• You can't buy anything without asking for a discount
• You understand that "wadi bashing" isn't a criminal act
• You make left turns from the far right lane
• You think Pepsi begins with a "B"
• You measure time by prayer calls
• You fax friends your map instead of your address
• Your think tissue boxes belong on the dinner table
• You except the confirmation of your airline reservation to be "inshallah"
• You think only men should hold hands in Public.

Got this in a mail forward thought I'd share since I can't think of anything else to share.