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30 Ways to Know You’re an Expat Mum in the UAE

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By Judith Pasztor Duffy  Cultural Immersion  1. You said to your partner “Alright, let's do one more year”; about four cats, three kids and two house moves ago. 2. Looking at your pre-UAE photo album, you’ve heard a well-meaning Filipina exclaim: “Madam! You used to be thin!” 3. You once worried about settling into the conservative Middle Eastern culture, but now happily pop your boob out in Starbucks so your infant will let you finish your chocolate muffin. 4. You think of nothing of introducing yourself to the dentist's receptionist as Madam _______ (insert first name). 5. In moments of deep reflection, you’ve wondered how you will ever live again without cheap dry cleaning delivered right to your door? 6. You’ve declared 40°C with low humidity a “rather pleasant day”. Ex is for Expert 7. You can pack a suitcase with the precision and finesse of a sushi chef. 8. You’ve considered chopping your hair off and to start frequenting the Lebanese barber...