With reference to the article "I do not respect those who do not respect my country" by Shahd Sulaiman (March 21), even though being stereotyped is insulting and degrading, don't feed into the negativity and prove the stereotype to be true. Enjoy your travels and grow. You can't change how others view you but you can change how you view others. Faith777, Online response II. It will be appropriate to mention here that the eye should be turned inward for a minute and contemplate on how Saudi employers treat the poor laborers and maid servants in their country. Gopinath, Online response III. There is a big part in saudi society who are not just willing to change their life in a so-conservative upbringing that expats cannot adjust to without fear that they would be perceived to be interfering if they point it out. Of course, that relates to a lot of abuses by your countrymen. That does not refer to all but to a good number. So the best way is to face it and address it squarely by organizing events and by social networks that are free. Start a conversation regarding these topic and get a lot of feedbacks from there. In that way, you can make some steps to correct any misconception. Manong, Online response
