Letters: April 7, 2011

Do not waste food
There are a lot of people in this world who choose to overlook many things in life. They would rather not talk about it as it might seem unnecessary or unimportant to them — usually because they have it all in their lives. One of the issues being overlooked today is the wastage of food. In many restaurants and food courts, we can see that there are so many people who waste a lot of food by buying more than they require. I know that these decisions depend on one’s own personal choice and conscience. However,
does it really seem right to waste food? There are so many people in this world who crave to have even a little bit of this fortune. One should develop a conscience that prevents them from throwing away food to a large extent. Many restaurants parcel the leftover food, which can be taken home and eaten later. I do not see any need for food to be thrown away. I hope this letter is an eye opener for everyone and I hope it will
make them realise how serious this issue is.
From Zainab Das
UAE

Getting what I want
I went out of my way to get the job I want ("Have your say: Getting your ideal job", Gulf News, March 29). I recently got an appointment for an interview with my ideal company for a dream job. I was working in Abu Dhabi at that time and the interview was in Dubai. To be able to go for the interview I told my previous boss that I had a dentist appointment in Dubai. He asked me why I don’t schedule one in Abu Dhabi. I told him that I had been going to that dentist ever since I came to the UAE and I didn’t want to risk trying a new dentist. A few days before I had faked a toothache to make it seem more believable. It was a success! I made it to the interview and now I am working for my ideal company doing what I love.
From Mr Mark Philip
Ajman

Things will get better
The problem with the report is that the editor who wrote about Syrian President Bashar Al Assad’s speech is not reading between the lines (“Al Assad leaves Syrians frustrated”, Gulf News, March 31). Reform is coming to Syria soon as the President announced in his speech and I believe that life in Syria will be great in the near future.
From Mr Saad Awad
Abu Dhabi

More than just a game
Watching the semi-final match between India and Pakistan was a great and unforgettable experience. Although it wasn’t the final but the event turned into a great festival of people from the sub-continent. The joy, euphoria and the madness of the people from both the countries was just indescribable. I am not a cricket fanatic but I couldn’t help keep an eye on the score. The Indian Prime Minister deserves appreciation for inviting the Pakistani leaders to watch the match. It was not only a sporting event but also a landmark occasion to bring the people of the two neighbouring countries closer. The event represented their desire to share their happy moments with each other just like they share their history and culture and live in peace.
From Mr Muneer Ahmad
Abu Dhabi

Feels like home
The initiative taken by Abu Dhabi to have the Indian Social and Cultural Centre (ISC) is commendable (“Centre to be ‘home away from home’”, Gulf News, March 30). The enhancements contributed to the centre from the past few years have been so overwhelming that it is a challenge to the newly elected leaders to maintain the highest quality and service for their members. The ISC membership these days is considered to be a premium and I am sure that one day there will be a waiting list for people who would like to join.
From Mr George Venatius Antony
Abu Dhabi

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