My question is about the typical expat.
I'll offer a couple of experiences that I've had with regard to the attitude of the British abroad, ones that I've found disappointing.....
I booked a number of golf courses via an agent based in Hua Hin. The service he gave was superb, & each day we played we were picked up on time, & the driver would ask what time we'd like to be collected from the course. He was always there as arranged, & gave service with a smile. We weren't the only golfers he had to transport, & I knew that if I was late for my pick up, then that would delay him for his next collection.
When I played Lake view, I was joined by some Brits from Malaysia, who I met up with in the bar after the game. Although we had a pre-arranged pick up time, their attitude was that if they wanted a few more beers, then he could wait. They were important, the driver was nothing.
The other example is a little closer to home. Some of my relatives spent 3 years working for the UK government in an ex colony. The stories they told on their return of how they had servants(more like slaves) running around after them left me in no doubt why we are so hated abroad.
So, I read with some amusement some of the posts on here, by expats whining about how badly they are treated, or how they get ripped off, & how disgusting it all is.
Just remember, you are a visitor in somebody elses country. And if you met somebody from Mars who turned out to be a complete t**t, you'd think everybody from Mars was the same.
I know that not everybody is the same, but the arrogant few can spoil it for everybody.
If you go somewhere that you consider offer poor value for money, then don't go there again. To whinge about it, or hold a mass demonstration is a waste of time. Just learn from it.
So, how does the typical expat view their hosts?
