It seems to be absolutely unthinkable here to go to a party or for a visit without spraying some perfume, if it is available. We had already noticed that before, but yesterday we were confronted with some very clear proof of this assumption. The 'Eid' celebrations (the end of Ramadan) started yesterday and we were about to leave for a visit to one of Frank's staff members. While dressed up we walked downstairs towards the car. The night guard was sitting behind his desk and as always he greeted us with a warm handshake and big smile. "I have a surprise for you", he said while unexpectedly taking his bottle of perfume out of his bag and spraying Frank from top to toe. Knowing that the smell wasn't exactly Frank's taste, I started smiling. But before I knew it, he also sprayed his special perfume all over me! A bit overwhelmed we proceeded to the car, both smelling a bit too much and exactly the same. By the time we arrived at our destination we had tried to minimize the effect by driving with the windows open. The staff member we were visiting greeted us with a smile at her gate. I apologised for our extensive party smell. She smiled and tactfully said: "Maybe it is rather strong, but it is Eid after all..."
