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by Dru Jenkins
Fri Mar 03, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Cultures changes English language or English language changes cultures?
Replies: 7
Views: 2963

Re: Cultures changes English language or English language changes cultures?

Sapir-Wolf hypothesis (well criticised but still interesting) - An individuals thoughts and actions are determined by language/s spoken. Diglossia - Dialects or languages within a language, usually a common spoken one and more polite, higher form (I don't know enough Khmer though, have others had m...
by Dru Jenkins
Thu Mar 02, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Cultures changes English language or English language changes cultures?
Replies: 7
Views: 2963

Re: Cultures changes English language or English language changes cultures?

Sapir-Wolf hypothesis (well criticised but still interesting) - An individuals thoughts and actions are determined by language/s spoken. Diglossia - Dialects or languages within a language, usually a common spoken one and more polite, higher form (I don't know enough Khmer though, have others had mu...
by Dru Jenkins
Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid
Replies: 18
Views: 7885

Re: Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid

I've found one that would work just south of the Royal Phnom Penh Hospital (Sangkat Tuek Thla?). I'm in neighbouring Sangkat Tuek Laak. No need to worry about crime here (at least not more than in other areas...) However, during heavy rain, Tuek Thla usually gets considerably flooded. Ah, thanks Ja...
by Dru Jenkins
Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid
Replies: 18
Views: 7885

Re: Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid

Haha I see, the bodyguards. I haven't decided on anything yet, luckily I'm not in a rush. I had a look at the renters guide the other night too, very handy!
by Dru Jenkins
Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:06 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid
Replies: 18
Views: 7885

Re: Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid

What's with all the Lexus outside? Surely you wouldn't buy a Lexus unless you could afford to house it :^)
by Dru Jenkins
Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid
Replies: 18
Views: 7885

Phnom Penh Living - Areas to Avoid

Hi everyone I've been looking at a few apartments around PP and was wondering about one area. Currently I'm staying near the Royal university with a friend. This area is fairly convenient workwise and I don't mind it. I've found one that would work just south of the Royal Phnom Penh Hospital (Sangka...
by Dru Jenkins
Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:58 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Introduce Yourself
Replies: 2078
Views: 537562

Re: Introduce Yourself

Hi everyone My names Dru, 31. I recently moved to Phnom Penh from Australia with my wife. I'm currently finishing a bit of study (social science/anthropology), and aim to do a bit of research while I'm here. I'll also be helping a friend here with a development project. Really I'm just a tag along t...