Not at all. Think harder.Captain America wrote:hypocrisy much?
Why do so many on this forum defend Cambodia?
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Let me guess you can identify with the people because they see you as when of their own now right?metaleap wrote:Not at all. Think harder.Captain America wrote:hypocrisy much?
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Captain America wrote:Let me guess you can identify with the people because they see you as one of their own now right?metaleap wrote:Not at all. Think harder.Captain America wrote:hypocrisy much?
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To quote yourself would insinuate you are a bit of a cock.Captain America wrote:Captain America wrote:Let me guess you can identify with the people because they see you as one of their own now right?metaleap wrote:Not at all. Think harder.Captain America wrote:hypocrisy much?
vladimir wrote:I'm with LL on this one, wrt the hospitality industry, I know Hanno and a few others, but the vast majority of staff in hospitality are Khmer, only the few top hotels (IHG, Sofitel etc.) have mostly barang management.
I don't defend blindly, I give credit where credit is due and criticise where it's obvious no attempt is made to make things better, or there is an active attempt to make things worse, and I do admit that happens frequently.
A positive attitude is essential, if one is unhappy with everything, why stay? It takes work to stay positive, but if you don't... But being positive doesn't mean you look the other way. Concentrate on the positives. I have 3 classes at the moment, 2 are fantastic, and 1 is absolute grind, poor placement by admin, unrealistic hours, conflicting messages from admin re schedule/rules/everything. If I only thought about the crappy class, I would go nuts. I will drop it at some stage and try and find a better one. In the meantime, I concentrate on the great classes.
Here are some things to be positive about:
1. I have made some of the best friends in my life here; no doubt, you can too.
2. The crime rate is still very low compared to back home, and paperwork is (still) easier than Thailand
3. The majority of the people are incredibly friendly and polite (until they get into a car, I grant you)
4. Anyone can afford to eat out, travel, go to the beach
5. Home entertainment and internet are ridiculously cheap, as are clothes
6. Food is reasonably priced
If you are unhappy, why stay?That's not a snide question, it's a realistic one. For some, it may not be where you want to be. Life is short, go where you are happy, if you can, or work towards that goal.
I missed this post by vladimir before. His best post by a country mile for a long time. I totally agree with every sentiment.
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Only just saw that. You shouldn't post if you haven't got a clue about the hospitality busin........Mr.Walker wrote:fact-check:
here in Cambodia and on this forum many log on to defend their hospitality business. That's selling food prepared and presented in a way that typical tourists will find interesting and edible. All in comfortable, secure and inviting surroundings.
What I've read in the responses is people defending their enterprise, or those of their associates. That's business. That's what you have to expect on this public forum. Expat business.
Given the exchange rate and low local wages it's easy to set up shop in this Kingdom. Tourism is on the up and the lure of the easy life catering to stupid 2-week tourists is the game in town for the expat.
The Thais just say fuck off to that and will do it themselves. And put in a dual-pricing policy for the most part.
Don't pick a fight mate.
Screw it, not even worth my time.
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I've just signed my fourth lease on my apartment, exactly the same terms as when i originally signed up. No pressure to increase rent etc etc. This all supports the notion that if you live an ordinary life, be respectful and behave normally, you will never have to 'defend Cambodia' because Cambodia will have done nothing to offend you.
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That's a nice theory. Perhaps you should explain it to the thousands of people who have had land stolen.alanclarke72 wrote:I've just signed my fourth lease on my apartment, exactly the same terms as when i originally signed up. No pressure to increase rent etc etc. This all supports the notion that if you live an ordinary life, be respectful and behave normally, you will never have to 'defend Cambodia' because Cambodia will have done nothing to offend you.
You were lucky enough to find a decent landlord. That doesn't warrant a generalisation.
ירי ילדים והפצצת אזרחים דורש אומץ, כמו גם הטרדה מינית של עובדי ההוראה.
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