5 signs you should NOT expat to southeast Asia.

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3 ай бұрын

I talk about personality traits or aspects of you that indicate southeast asia is not right for you to expat to.
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@scottthomas29 3 ай бұрын

9:56 - the lads in the background. Malaybalay's finest!! Great to see you in Mindanao's best kept secret; such a beautiful city. Nice advice too, mate. Cheers from Australia.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

I had to film it twice because kids kept running around me and jumping in the video too. 🤣 I'm happy to be here.

@rogerhanson4008 3 ай бұрын

@scottthomas29 are you planning to visit Malaybalay?

@Drrck11 3 ай бұрын

Really good advice. I always tell friends and associates to do some studying of the culture of the country you're traveling to before you get there. What you may think is ok to you here in the U.S. may not be ok in another country.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm still amazed by the random hand gestures and body movements that are considered disrespectful. Bannannas.

@DirectCurrent4u 3 ай бұрын

Excellent advice! Keep up the great work.👍

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@nealtran1856 3 ай бұрын

Learn to bargain. Everything is negotiable in SEA

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

I dislike bargaining but you are correct. It's a requirement for alot. Usually not reasturants or food carts though...

@LuvMyLilBabe 3 ай бұрын

I don't mind bargaining, I do it sometimes, but to save a couple pesos or a dollar NO. When I'm in the Phil I'll consider that as a tip, no bargain.

@BuizelCream 2 ай бұрын

Mindanao local here! I'm from Cagayan de Oro, way north from Malaybalay. Can confirm that there's definitely a flavor of individualism present in more developed cities like CDO that's almost absent in more rural cities like Malaybalay. Exceptions like these are recommendable for foreigners who like to be a little bit more of themselves if they wanna kickstart coming here to the Philippines with their comfort zones intact. I've made friends with a lot of foreigners from the West, and have witnessed their culture shock. One other behavior I noticed is how they get super anxious driving in the Philippine roads. Definitely expect to drive far slower and far more cautious in these parts unless if they're in the highway. And even though Philippines is a car-centric country too, but most often it is the people (and stray animals) who like to own these public roads and make use of them for social spaces and the likes. Mental health care is also a rarity in SEA in general. People here are expected to neglect their emotions, especially men. Therefore, foreigners with special needs should think twice before coming here if they're not prepared. I once knew an American who had to retreat back to his state because of this crucial lack within his newfound Pinoy community. Even though he genuinely enjoyed living in Mindanao for some years, but at the end of his stay it left a sour taste to my local Pinoy friends who could only deal with him so much in terms of his psychological needs.

@expatlifestyle2000 2 ай бұрын

Great addition to the info in the video. I myself only use public transportation with what you said as one of the reasons.

@themetalchef 3 ай бұрын

Found you on REGULAR GUY. Love the channel. Hope all is well.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Scottys the man. Welcome aboard the expat lifestyle sir.

@rogerhanson4008 3 ай бұрын

Well thought out comments. Spot on

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Roger.

@RichGPilot 3 ай бұрын

Very good lesson. New follower here...

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Thank you and welcome aboard the expat lifestyle.

@frequentiis 3 ай бұрын

i scored 4/5, my only weakness is #2 because i have a bad temper, and i'm working on my anger management, the other 4 is easy for me to be humble, adjust, adapt, i love SE asia, and #5 about patience, we get long lines in southern california too, and i remember that 45 minute grocery line at general santos city mall, and it's not a big problem for me, i will work on #2 tho

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear your working on the temper. Would you recommend General Santos?

@frequentiis 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 yes, gensan is great, i hope you enjoy

@rdc5182 3 ай бұрын

Excellent and informative video. Thank you for your insights but more importantl your courage to express these thoughts to a western audience....Respectfully

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure. It's very kind and thoughtful of you to share your positive words.

@rdc5182 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 You are a good man "Charlie Brown" (Charlie Brown-a 1967 musical-what makes him happy?..Everyone!-touched by his love of life makes others express what makes them happy) I wish you peace and happines, there in the Philippines or in Eastern Europe or wherever your travel takes you. Enjoy the journey my friend,,Respectfully

@or_not-o8i 3 ай бұрын

expat in China for the past 10 years and i agree with everything you said.. 10:13 the guys behind you made me lol

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Thanks bro. The young people kept photo bombing me. This is the best of two recordings put together. 🤣

@or_not-o8i 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 😂

@papabear007 3 ай бұрын

Funny I have been home one week after being in the Philippines for 6 months . And I have to tell you everything gone up so much example 16 0z of coke 250.00 crazy rent 3000 for small 2 bedroom in Florida. I’ll be back in Oct first Nov sell my home moving back and the woman to old for me now my age 58 lol

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

I've heard such things, but I didn't know it was that drastic. When I call my buddies back home they tell me the price of fast food, and I dread the thought of returning.

@BradleyT2p2 3 ай бұрын

4:25 It's crazy that they're actively importing that type of incompatibility here in the U.S.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Not to crazy....once you understand who is doing it and why. That's not youtube friendly though.

@VanessaThePinayWanderer20 3 ай бұрын

Customer isn't always right here😅 and being impatient won't work or else you'll be in trouble.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

💯% correct

@VanessaThePinayWanderer20 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 hahaha

@zondor8123 3 ай бұрын

Its good for our culture, they either have to adopt our culture or dont migrate at all

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

That's one of the reasons I did this video. I don't want my country men leaving their homes and embarrassing me.

@FollowEman 3 ай бұрын

LOL on the thumbnail.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Did you come already? haha

@lorenzoclydeangeles7706 3 ай бұрын

Who's that girl?@@expatlifestyle2000

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

She is fake. I created her for the thumbnail.

@MrAkaacer 3 ай бұрын

I never got the customer is always right thing, I've always been a caveat emptor kinda guy. Do your research and take your chances. I never assume the merchant will take things back :).

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

I learned a new phrase today. Caveat emptor. Thanks.

@pcrombie501 3 ай бұрын

in other words dont be a Karen lol

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Haha I should have phrased one of the signs this way.

@VanessaThePinayWanderer20 3 ай бұрын

You will be in trouble if you're being Karen. You have to calm down haha

@ccjohncc1 3 ай бұрын

Please God, all Karen's should not travel. Just remain in Arkansas or Texas!!

@jomsa.8041 3 ай бұрын

Been living here in the Philippines my whole life and there were less occasions where I was impressed with the level of service provided by private organizations or government agencies. I still get pissed everytime. That never changed. But because it's not common for Filipinos have an outburst in public, I'll curse and shout in my mind, then be cool with it. :) Also, in my 44 years of existance, I probably just witnessed less than 10 fellow Filipinos acted like Karen or Dave in the Philippines. LOL! 😅

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear I hit the nail on the head.

@geraldbaker42 3 ай бұрын

haha....dont want to paint a negative light on service......too late ....already done 😄. but it is what it is....get use to it

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

😄 thanks for watching.

@billlloyd9755 18 күн бұрын

I guess that’s true. Because they didn’t work for a tip !

@expatlifestyle2000 18 күн бұрын

I still tip sometimes. Usually when they let me film and are on camera or if I get American style service...which is rare.

@Nomad-XA 3 ай бұрын

A Karen would get their butt woop there 😂

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Probably not get their butt wooped but shunned from the community and will leave a bad impression of his people, definitely.

@dwaynedavison178 3 ай бұрын

i had to speed this video up

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

I'm a slow talking fella.

@realsydney7327 3 ай бұрын

1. You will lose your money. 2. You will lose it in property or a business. 3. When they are done with you and you are broke. You will go home (broke). 4. You realize they only ever saw you as a source of money.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Obviously don't let people anywhere take advantage of you. As long as your not a sucker it doesn't have to happen in SE Asia.

@frequentiis 3 ай бұрын

filipinas cannot be worse than the indonesian gold diggers i encountered in jakarta tho

@realsydney7327 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 I lived in the Philippines. That place has one advantage over anywhere else in the Western World, it is cheap, that's all. For everything else, it is a bad choice.

@billlloyd9755 18 күн бұрын

I’ll still tip !

@expatlifestyle2000 18 күн бұрын

Up to you. Assimilation into your new host culture is something you will want to think about though. Wouldn't you want a migrant to assimilate to your culture?

@billlloyd9755 18 күн бұрын

Well they don’t tip in there culture

@elgringoec 3 ай бұрын

All the same can be said for Latin America.

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Great point.

@davey_M 3 ай бұрын

I've lived my life in a fairly touristy city in Canada, and I have never seen a guy walking along the streets, taking videos, and talking loud to themselves about what they are doing. If Filipino's can put up with that, they can probably put up with anything from us westerners. ;) 🤣

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha very good point.

@rommelmontefalcon8214 3 ай бұрын

hallo my friend

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Hello 😊

@yummy2003 3 ай бұрын

wait.. you went back to the Philippines?

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

Yes sir. I am back in the philippines.

@yummy2003 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 is that for good or still moving around Asian country? I really like your videos.. 😁

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

@yummy2003 thank you, that is kind of you to say. Ill be in the philippines for a while but I'll still be moving around countries. I'm hoping to get to Eastern Europe this year too.

@frequentiis 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 i been to philippines, loved it, i want to return for long stay, do i qualify for 3 year tourist visa that many westerners are getting, if i only make $1,200 monthly from my ssi/ssdi ?

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

@frequenice your income is irrelevant for the tourist visa. Only your country of origin and a few other rules like onward ticket and some cash on hand are required.

@Matt-ym3if 3 ай бұрын

What do u mean before it changes 15:14

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

The demographics are changing rapidly and therefore the culture will change rapidly.

@Matt-ym3if 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 in what direction do you see it changing

@expatlifestyle2000 3 ай бұрын

To be more like the places the new births and migrants come from. The countries that get Africans will be more like Africa, Middle easterners will be more like the middle east, Guatemalans will turn it more like Guatemala. Ect ect.

@Matt-ym3if 3 ай бұрын

@@expatlifestyle2000 interesting viewpoint. Personally I think the migrants will be westernized over time unfortunately

@wetcrow_com 3 ай бұрын

The South Americans are generally lazy too. They come to the USA and they certainly don't change to adapt to our way of life until they lose their job and get evicted from their apartment. Nobody should put up with poor service. I don't tip if service is not up to par anywhere in the world.