Letters: October 20, 2011

Text and drive
I applaud Gulf News’ campaign on road safety. But while the newspaper takes initiatives to curb accidents some radio jockeys are asking people to text them while they are driving on their way to work or back home. It is totally irresponsible behaviour on the part of these radio channels to ask and encourage people to message them while their listeners are driving or stuck in traffic. This is a recipe for major disasters to happen. Contests and lucrative prizes are plenty but is all this worth innocent lives? Or is it just a tactic for these channels to make more money?
From Ms Sneha
UAE
Full name withheld by request

Make up your mind

This is the reason why I do not believe in science anymore (‘Vitamins are not as healthy as you think’, Gulf News, October 15). One time a certain medicine, vitamin or food is considered good for you, and the next day new research by some people, who the media think are credible, proves otherwise. Simply put, eat healthy, stay away from processed foods, exercise daily, and sleep well.

From Mr Khalid
Abu Dhabi

No evidence

The report lacks evidence and credibility. Many of us know that we cannot get our entire daily requirement of vitamins from fresh food. Therefore, we compensate with vitamins. We need more concrete proof next time.

From Mr M.A. Baki
Abu Dhabi

Where is the proof?

The report is an interesting read (‘Vitamins are not as healthy as you think’, Gulf News, October 15). However, I think it is baseless and had no clear justifications. Millions of people are using and have used vitamins for ages — it has become our normal daily routine to take one a day. I agree with other readers that they are feeling good by using them and they are happy in their lives. Give us a break. Also, how can we trust if any of the research was done in the United States by qualified scientists?

From Mr Qamber
Dubai

Positive cricket

I hope that both teams will play cricket in a positive manner and strive to win the Test matches instead of having a draw (‘Sri Lankan team arrive in UAE for Pakistan series’, Gulf News, October 15). Being a die-hard supporter and fan of the ‘green shirts’, I still consider the Sri Lankan team as one of the best disciplined teams in the world with lots of talented cricketers in its ranks. Let us hope that they give Misbah-ul-Haq and his party a run for their money — the global cricket fraternity will be hugely entertained by the performances of both the teams in the Test, ODI and T20 matches. Hopefully, in the end the noble game of cricket will be the winner.

From Mr Amr Ahmad Salaria
Missouri, US

What a disappointment

I was at Dubai Mall last Friday to see Kim Kardashian. It was a complete waste of time for me and the other people waiting for her, mostly teenagers, of course, who were crammed in the lobby area outside the store hoping for a glimpse. She arrived very late and did not even bother to give a small acknowledgement to all her fans who had patiently waited for so long. She came from the back, spent a few minutes in the store, and then strode off to another engagement. All she had to do to make everyone happy was to have gone a few steps up the front escalator and waved. Apparently, such a minimal effort was too much to ask for. It was a disgraceful display of ingratitude on her part and a huge disappointment to her surprisingly large contingent of UAE fans. They deserve better.

From Mr Michael Ryan
Sharjah

Have some respect

Employers and employees need professional training, especially in developing positive attitudes towards their profession and colleagues. A time-span of more than a decade of my tenure has given me the opportunity to face different types of individuals from different parts of the world. Unfortunately, I found out that certain people have a ‘superiority’ complex and tend to look down on others. Trying to change their attitude has produced little effect for it is etched in their minds to treat others without respect. Hence, for a successful working environment the need of the hour is to have the right attitude — learn to be polite and respect each other. Your education and professional training must show in your performance. I believe that somewhere there is this lack of customer care and respect for others which makes work simply a mundane routine.
From Ms Agniyah Shaikh
Sharjah