username wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:50 pm

chorlton wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:28 pm
"Do not be the judge of people; do not make assumptions about others.
A person is destroyed by holding judgments about others. "

-Gautama Buddha

Sounds very much like you are saying the majority of the countries people are acting otherwise than in accordance with the countries majority religion.

Do you disagree with that?

chorlton wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:28 pm

Sweeter wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:20 pm This is just my opinion having lived in Cambodia ~3 years exclusively with locals. There is a sort of neighborhood watch that extends over much of the country, making determinations about the guests in the land. Many things we may not think are important may be important to locals. There is sometimes a perception that foreigners are more dangerous when driving, which may or may not be fair. In any case, if a tuk tuk is being loud or driving too fast, it's on the tuk tuk and the barang is not faulted. On the other hand, if a barang drives in a way that frightens locals, it could possibly put that barang in especially poor standing. Then there is the issue of thefts, tickets, and maintenance. Depending on one's luck, paying for tuk tuks could be cheaper than owning one in the long run.

Owning a vehicle alsonhas its advantages of course (freedom, fun).

"Do not be the judge of people; do not make assumptions about others.
A person is destroyed by holding judgments about others. "

-Gautama Buddha

Sounds very much like you are saying the majority of the countries people are acting otherwise than in accordance with the countries majority religion.
Maybe its you they are watching because you give them reason to.

others views on this would be beneficial because im not seeing now nor have I previously
we do stand out easily & are easier remembered for it
as for driving its logical to trust foreigners less
in the uk numerous get injured with continental Europeans & americans driving on the wrong side of the road

Sweeter wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:20 pm This is just my opinion having lived in Cambodia ~3 years exclusively with locals. There is a sort of neighborhood watch that extends over much of the country, making determinations about the guests in the land. Many things we may not think are important may be important to locals. There is sometimes a perception that foreigners are more dangerous when driving, which may or may not be fair. In any case, if a tuk tuk is being loud or driving too fast, it's on the tuk tuk and the barang is not faulted. On the other hand, if a barang drives in a way that frightens locals, it could possibly put that barang in especially poor standing. Then there is the issue of thefts, tickets, and maintenance. Depending on one's luck, paying for tuk tuks could be cheaper than owning one in the long run.

Owning a vehicle also has its advantages of course (freedom, fun).

Kammekor wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:28 pm

Sweeter wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:20 pm This is just my opinion having lived in Cambodia ~3 years exclusively with locals. There is a sort of neighborhood watch that extends over much of the country, making determinations about the guests in the land. Many things we may not think are important may be important to locals. There is sometimes a perception that foreigners are more dangerous when driving, which may or may not be fair. In any case, if a tuk tuk is being loud or driving too fast, it's on the tuk tuk and the barang is not faulted. On the other hand, if a barang drives in a way that frightens locals, it could possibly put that barang in especially poor standing. Then there is the issue of thefts, tickets, and maintenance. Depending on one's luck, paying for tuk tuks could be cheaper than owning one in the long run.

Owning a vehicle also has its advantages of course (freedom, fun).

I've lived in a pretty remote area for 8 years now, and besides the 'do good - receive good' my experience is different. It's fairly easy to mix with Cambodians, or socialize, since they're pretty curious and they know they can ask you for help without you ripping them off. Of course speaking the language is a main advantage, but if you've been around 'exclusively with locals' you should be able to manage the local Lingo by now as well.

And FYI, I've never paid for a tuk tuk or a moto drive in those 8 years in my town.

Barang chgout wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:15 pm Just musing.....
There's no such thing as an ex- cop....

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Brewer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:08 pm Can't disagree with that. There's no such thing as an off duty one, either, at least in the west. It's why nobody wants them as real friends or neighbours if they can help it. Acquaintance who lives a street away is as close as many want them.

Cam Nivag wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:28 pm

Brewer wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 10:08 pm Can't disagree with that. There's no such thing as an off duty one, either, at least in the west. It's why nobody wants them as real friends or neighbours if they can help it. Acquaintance who lives a street away is as close as many want them.

Have you seen that Samuel L Jackson movie Lakeview Terrace? He plays a terrifying cop neighbor.