10 situations when people just don't get it

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This week, Sarah Sissons lists 10 situations when people just don't get it..

Brake time People out there who wonder why other drivers seem to avoid them like the plague, get it... A brake light costs only Dh10 at a petrol station!

In the fast lane For those who drive at 80km in the fast lane of Shaikh Zayed Road when there is little to no traffic, here's some breaking news – you can step on the gas because speed in that lane is 100km and that's permissible.

Kid capers Parents who do not understand why people seem to be sneering at their "lovely little darling of a child", your attention please!
Being tackled in the shins by a sugar-crazed kid in a busy supermarket is not cute!

Relying on good luck and not common sense All aspiring job applicants, know this ... The photo of you kicking your heels
up at a New Year's Eve party is not the photo you should be putting on your CV!

Being naïve Hi FaceBookers, the HR person who just interviewed you is going to Google you and see that half-crazed profile picture of you!

All play and no work To those who spend 70 per cent of their working hours on MSN, Yahoo chat or any other web waste of time, perhaps this will help – that's the reason you are not getting the promotion. Big Brother is
watching you!

Rent ranting Expats who whinge on about housing prices, get it will you? Accommodation may cost more but where in the world can you still afford a maid, a nice car, not worry about the petrol prices and still go out for 5-star food on a weekly basis?

Getting hot under the collar Those who can't stop complaining about UAE summers, cool it. Where
else in the world do you find air-conditioned bus stops, corner shops, houses, buildings, even small nooks or crannies?

Minding their money manners People who are busy chasing the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, pause, take a deep breath and get this – money can only bring you happiness if you are happy with yourself first.

All work and no play Finally, for all those stressed-out, over-driven workaholics in Dubai – you only live once; enjoy it whilst you can; live for the moment. Share life with others; help and respect your family, your friends, your colleagues and in fact any stranger that you come across; we are all here together striving for a better future. Got that?

– As told to Hina Navin, a Dubai-based freelancer