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You got my vote Rye 83

 

Hmmm ...

 

Why can't we all just get along?
But all joking aside, it's a sad situation when everyone here lives their lives and makes their decisions based on fear rather than hope. There's a thin line between caution and paranoia.

 

Of course I'm defensive most of the time. I'm just sayin' there's a thin line between defense and fear. I see that line crossed every day.

 

I assume, you are both right, @Rye83 and @dr ski.

Defensive living for sure is advisable here, but if you think about it every minute chances are you get paranoid.

Live is worth nothing here. We should not forget that. Living in a third world country doesn't mean laying on the beach and drinking chilled beer all the time.

You have to find your own way to enjoy your life here. Be cautious, be carefully, live under the radar and be aware where you are living. But don't forget to celebrate and enjoy. Otherwise you really get crazy.

 

Hey, thanks for the tip on HEADZUP Neg Or. I checked that and almost all of the postings are from 2018. Am I missing stuff that is more current?

 

I have lived here six years and have done my own casual survey of Filipino friends regarding how various nationalities are viewed. I have found some interesting consistency in their replies relative to the "bad actors". In my experience the Canadians top this list of "good actors" for what it is worth.

 

There is a filter option. Maybe you accidentally filtered for 2018.
I just checked and there are numerous recent posts.

 

Agree 100%. People are people in the end, regardless of where they are from.

Filipino's are viewed as good, kind, etc because they know how to put on a good show. They are quite plastic in nature from my own interactions and observations.

Do NOT offend them, even in a joking way. Don't interfere with their livelihood, and DO NOT mess with their significant other. That's worked for me.. so far