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Originally Posted by Geir
Paulie.....Paulie..Paulie...........
Hopefully we changes when we decide to live in another country for a long time......if we dont change, or dont like the way of living there, then better go back home.......
If I moved to US (or any other country), I had to accept the way people are living there, their propaganda, their way of dealing with problems........
I personally like when some thai's refer to me like 'lung', 'pii don' or similar that means they (maybe pretend) look at me with respect.
My staff in Thailand shows me much more respect than any of my staff ever did back home........and I have to say it have changed me a bit as well........
Im much happier to give a small bonus here than I was back home....
Anyway, we probably cant change our roots, but its easier to fit in if we changes a little bit 
Geir |
i guess you didnt read my reply to carefully
i am all for adapting to a new culture and lifestyle, but i dont believe you should give up your identity, which i think alot of ex-pats do