Edison - I have to agree with you ... I didn't see any insult intended in your comments and took it as a light hearted positive thing.
That being said, I can see how it MIGHT be possible to misread what you said, if you're from a different culture. I like to believe that our Omani friends understand and respect our cultural differences and hope that they believe that we do so with their culture as well.
So, to you and to alfederici, let's hold our fire. My mother always taught me: If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything.
Let's hope we hear some solid positive news real soon!