Going to Yemen for a few days... anyone have any tips, customs, etc. that I should know?

[Monel Funkawitz]

I gotta go over for a few days for business, and I am not familiar with Yemen. I've spent some time in U.A.E, and Saudi, but not Yemen. How safe is it over there right now for Americans? Also, any tips or hints that will keep my ass alive will be HIGHLY appreciated, as I'm kinda partial to it.

Besides the USS Cole being blown up there, it looks pretty cool.

 

[Viper GTS]

Watch Rules of Engagement, didn't that take place in Yemen?

Just kidding, maybe that wouldn't be the best idea...

Dumb question, but I don't suppose you're allowed to enter the country with weapons? Few things spell safety like an M16.



Viper GTS

 

[Yzzim]

learn some self defense moves

 

[radiocore]

lol, when I read the topic...all I could think of was a 'friends' episode when Chandler said he was going to Yemen.

 

[thereds]

I can give you a few tips if you need.

 

[Deicide]

Don't let them catch on that your American..

 

Bring a gun

 

[syzygy]

wear a bozo wig, floppy shoes size 17xxx, and carry a boombox. you'll fit right in :|:|

 

[Yzzim]

Here's a quote from the The Bureau of Consular Affairs website about Yemen:


<< More than 100 kidnappings have occurred throughout Yemen since 1991. In addition to the one noted above, American citizens were the victims of kidnappings in late October 1999 and January 2000. These kidnappings are mainly conducted by armed tribesmen with grievances against the Yemeni government. They are normally resolved peacefully within a few days, although in rare cases tribesmen have held some foreigners for extended periods. Some kidnappings or attempted kidnappings are initiated by carjacking. >>



:Q

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

Browning 50 Cal ------------------------------ Check
Anti Tank Mines ------------------------------ Check
Hand Grenades -------------------------------- Check
H.A.R.M. Missles ----------------------------- Check
Two Week Old Dirty Socks --------------------- Check
Bean Soup ------------------------------------ Check
8 Hour VHS Tape of &quot;Golden Girls&quot; Episodes --- Check


I'm loaded, ready to rock.

 

[Moonbeam]

Don't steal anything and don't use drugs or drink alcohol. Don't ask any women to, you know. Become a Muslim. Don't wonder off somewhere. Your company should prepare you.

 

[GL]

Yeah...wear a Canadian flag on your clothing apparel

-GL

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

<< Your company should prepare you. >>



Yeah.... &quot;Hey Chris, you are going to Yemen. Have fun. Where the hell is Yemen anyway?&quot;

Quote from my boss. As you can see, I am VERY well prepared. :Q

 

[Viper GTS]

Whoa... I somehow missed that your company was sending you there!

Can't you tell them to go screw themselves with a cattle prod?

You'd have to pay me pretty damn good to get me to set foot in Yemen.

Viper GTS

 

[Suicidal]

I have a pet veiled chameleon that's native to yemen. Smuggle some back to the usa for me.

 

[MajesticMoose]

How about stay home. What is so important that they want to send you to Yemen? Why not Iraq?
I sure hope this job pays very well, and has a big bonus coming.

m00se

Edit: Viper: Yes it did take place there. What if that were the inflight movie? LOL

 

[MustangSVT]

When they tell you &quot;All American are belong to us!&quot; be sure to fire lots and lots of Zigs very fast! and be sure you know what you doing. huh? what you say? they set us up bomb?

 

[vi edit]

I'd leave the &quot;Jesus Loves the USA&quot; teeshirt at home.

 

[Entity]

Monel,

Thought I'd be sure to do more research about it at first, you may want to question your company about sending an American over to Yemen shortly after the bombing of Iraq. Nothing fuels the tide of anti-Americanism quite like a good ol' air raid.

Rob

 

[UG]

Your company likes you. I wonder why they aren't sending someone more senior? Hmmm?

Buy a black market Canadian passport.

You might not have a problem. Just be careful. Be considerate, be contrite, be respectful. When you're not working, don't leave the hotel. Don't talk to strangers. Don't answer the door. Don't accept packages from people you don't know. Hire a food taster you can trust.

Know the phone number of the American Embassy. Email/phone them for recommendations. If you're Jewish, don't go -- find another job.

Don't swear, don't drink, don't fraternize with the females. Assume your hotel room is bugged. Early on, mail a postcard that says great things about your trip and the people you've met so far. Don't complain about anything. As you leave, tell everyone what an enjoyable time you've had. Tip generously.

Remember, some day your company may send you back.