Most of us grew up in another country, and learnt most of what we know before coming to Cambodia. But we can always learn something new. What have you learnt from Cambodians that you do? Following are examples of things I have learnt.

When a vehicle breaks down on a road, Cambodians often break a branch off a tree or bush, and put it on the road before the broken down vehicle. This warns other motorists to slow down. In Australia, trucks often carry reflectors for this purpose, but cars normally don't. If I am in Australia, and come across an accident or broken down vehicle, particularly if it is around a bend or over a hill, I will probably break a branch off a tree or bush, and put it on the road so other motorists slow down.

One Cambodian man has an ant barrier, so ants don't get on his table. He has tied a small piece of cloth around each leg, and puts ordinary engine oil on the cloth. The ants wont cross it. It is a clever way to stop ants.

I would like to teach Australians the benefits of family members supporting each other, but I don't think I will get very far with that.

A very good question....

Nothing in almost three years, that i didn't learn before in Indonesia.

So, nothing specific to Cambodia, except things i saw here that i WON'T do, because they were wrong, one way or another.

I became an expert in corruption.

I started appreciating dogs over cats.

I realized a lot of stuff I considered a necessity of life back home actually aren't.

I knew decent education was very important, now I realize that even more.

I learned a new language.

I learned dealing with constant heat. Dealing with extreme downpours. Dealing with the sunlight. It always amazes me when I'm with a newbie, I automatically look for shade, they for sun.

I learned you have to take care of yourself, because there are times nobody will cover your ass.

I learned how to cheers, and how to position my glass compared to person i cheers with. I learned to cheers a hundred times during a party, instead of just once or twice

Putting ice in my beer
Ignoring road accidents don't get involved ( feel bad about this one)
If you add enough chilly and garlic you can eat anything
Doesn't matter if music is statically as long as it's loud
You don't need TV
I actually injoy riding on the roads here yes many fuckwits but relax wobble your head, laugh to yourself and carry on, no road rage , Aussies need to relax on the roads alot more .

Tipping is part of daily life activity...

To think hard prior to complaining as there is someone much worse off than me in sight.

How to abandon toilet paper.

ssian wrote: ↑Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:42 pm Tipping is part of daily life activity...

Not in Cambodia I know