Among various documents being found as al Qa’eda keeps withdrawing were some notes from a class on how to pass as a Westerner, reports the Washington Post.
Clothes should be used, not new and therefore “suspicious,” but they should match well. And under no circumstances should the agent bring along any clothing made in countries associated with Islamic terrorism.
Deodorant is meant to be used directly on the body, the notes advise, rather than on clothing, while watches should be worn on the left wrist. Rings should be made of gold, even though Islamic fundamentalists say it violates religious law for men to wear gold. It is important to know the difference between perfume and after-shave, the notes say, and even more significant to know the difference between perfume for men and that for women. “If you will use the female perfume so you will be in big trouble.”
(Via NextDraft)