Relationships Between Expat’s in the Philippines/Foreigner Idiots Abroad@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 I have a conversation with You Tubers Paul from World Zoom, and Mike, from Mike’s Philippine Retirement…(read more)
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The Philippines has a long history of welcoming foreigners from all over the world. Many expats are drawn to the country for its friendly people, tropical climate, and low cost of living. While living as an expat in the Philippines comes with plenty of opportunities to experience a new culture and way of life, it also comes with its unique set of challenges. One of these is the relationships between expats in the Philippines or “Foreigner Idiots Abroad.”
At first glance, the expat community in the Philippines might seem like a tight-knit group of people who share a common experience. However, this is not always the case. In fact, many expats in the Philippines come from different backgrounds and have different reasons for being in the country.
Some expats move to the Philippines to retire, while others are there to work or study. Some are just looking to escape the stress of their home country, while others are focused on building a new life with their families.
While all of these reasons are valid, they can create tensions between different groups of expats. Retirees may be looking for a quieter lifestyle, while young professionals might be more interested in the nightlife scene. Families with young children may have different priorities than single expats.
These differences can result in cliques forming among expats, with some groups feeling left out or excluded. This can lead to a sense of loneliness or isolation, which can be especially challenging for those who are new to the country.
Another issue that can arise among expats is cultural misunderstandings. While the Philippines is known for its friendly and accepting culture, there are certain customs and norms that may take some time to get used to. Expats may inadvertently offend locals by violating cultural norms or behaving in ways that are considered inappropriate.
These misunderstandings can also arise between expats themselves. For example, what may be considered a casual remark in one culture may be seen as offensive or racist in another. These misunderstandings can lead to hurt feelings and strained relationships.
Despite these challenges, many expats have found ways to build meaningful relationships with each other and with locals. One way to do this is by joining clubs or organizations that share a common interest or hobby.
Another way is by reaching out to locals and learning more about the culture. This can help to bridge the gap between different groups and lead to more understanding and appreciation for one another.
In short, relationships between expats in the Philippines can be complicated, but they don’t have to be. By being open to different experiences and perspectives, and by making an effort to connect with others, expats can build strong and rewarding relationships that make the most of their time in this beautiful country.
Hi Guys! Loving the catch up between each other. Feels like I am sitting across the table. Making my morning coffee taste even better. God Bless.
Great medical/hospital discussion.
I've been a subscriber to all three of you for the last several months. The philippines ticks all the boxes. I have five years until retirement. Dumaguete and the Negros Island province will be where I'll go within the year to check out the country to see if it is the spot for me.
Two of the three are complete knuckleheads.
I jus visited dumashetty, it wasnt anything special, met an American tourist said i was first expat who acknowledged him..and im a tourist!! Local expat typically miserable n very old. I met some in honeycomb but like all old men …jus transmitting! Nvr askd a thing about me. Its a fact in the main plips attracts mainly loser puti's. Not all but mainly wankers.
I'm coming in Dumagete tonight and staying at Sierra Hotel and was wondering where a good breakfast place is. Also would like to meet you guys. If your busy,I completely understand. Kind Regards
Hi Paul, Canadian vloggers " that Philippines Life" just toured a 2 yr old Hospital and said 4 more are being built. Excelent 2 guests and saw Pauls interview, with Mark?. And yes Cost of living is way up in North America, food is approximately 20%-30% , dozen large eggs used to be $2. now $4 in Canada ( $5,00 for " Free Run eggs) and unlike the Philippines we cant have a couple of chickens in the backyard , at least not in Subdivisions anyway, let alone the cities.
Things started getting bad in the US in Jan 2021
Batman and Robin got a guess on .. Hey do you guys have a good breakfast bagel spot in Dumagete ? we should open a bagel shop and make a nice breakfast hangout NY style bagels lol
And please get inoculated for Hepatitis B! One out of every ten people in the Philippines has Hepatitis B, and it is very contagious. There is no cure. It takes three spaced inoculations over a years time to become immune, so start now. Incidentally, one way Hepatitis B is spread is through sex.
I remember Mike.
I wonder how his girlfriend is doing now?
For gosh sakes, if you are going in for the infamous “Philippine Executive Checkup”, bring a bottle of alcohol with you and watch every move they make like a hawk. If they draw blood be sure that you see them take a sterile wrapping of the syringe, and do not touch it afterwards. Insure that you skin is swabbed with real alcohol before that stick it in you. Insure that you wipe the instruments with alcohol before they examine you ears, and nose. These instruments are never cleaned of sterilized. Keep watching every step, and for gosh sakes do not believe them when they tell you that something is sterile, or not to worry.
Having lived in the Philippines for six years, I’ve had a fair amount of contact with the Medical facilities they mention in Manila which are supposed to be the best in the country. Let me tell you that they do not practice sterility, or give a fig about it. Rubber gloves? Who cares. Dipping instruments in alcohol, before sticking them in your ears, mouth, nose, etc.? Who cares. Blood on the table you are to sit on? Ignore it. They just are not concerned with it at all. A friend of mine went to Saint Luke’s Hospital to have some test performed. One consisted if having a tube shoved up his nose, down his throat, and into his throat. The doctor came to the office, typed a few things on her filthy keyboard, picked up the tube, stripped the sterile covering off of it, grappled the end that was to go up his nose with filthy hand, and started to shove it up his nose with other dirty bare hand. My friend knew this was wrong, but was intimidated by the fact that she was a learned Doctor, and let it happen. Two hours later while still completing his other tests, he had a terrible sore throat, and a fever. He thought that if he could just get back to his hotel, he could sleep it off. By the time he reached hotel he was dizzy. He made it to the bed, and crashed, just as he was, shoes and all, and passed out. Late the next morning he awake to find that he could bare breath, could not talk, had a raging fever, and could not get up from the bed. He lay there for several hours until the maid came in and discovered him. He was rushed to Saint Luke’s emergence by ambulance, where they put him on antibiotic drip, and were able to save him, but it took almost three weeks before he was able to leave.
I could tell several more similar stores about Saint Luke’s, the number one hospital in the country, and several more about other top medical facilities I’ve had reason to visit.
Here’s the thing folks. It the Philippines it is believed that every happens according God’s. If God wants you to die or be injured in a traffic accident, it’s going to happen no mater what so why wear seat belts, thus not one single driver in the entire country wears seat belts, including police officers, and bus drivers. If God wants your teeth to rot out, they are going to rot out, so why brush your teeth. If God wants you to die from infection, it’s going to happen, so why practice sterile procedures? If Gods wants you to have fifteen children, it’s going to happen, so why practice birth control? If my patient dies, I bear no responsibility. It was God’s will. Get it folks?
I could go on for another half an hour just talking about the talking about the medical experiences, and observations I made while living there for six years. Oh, yeah. How about hospital midwives delivering babies with washing their hand or using gloves? How about a doctoring applying a cast to the broken arm of American guy so tightly that the hand turned purple two days later, then the doctor repeatedly telling him not to worry, causing him to die of gangrene? Opps! I’m sorry. The doctor had nothing to do with this Americans death. It was all God’s will.
If this these things are continuously happening at the best hospitals, what’t it like in the provinces?
I spent well over year checking out THOUSANDS of videos from all over the Philippines from hundreds of different Bloggers to find the best place to live there and Dumaguete won HANDS DOWN. Like yall mentioned, no active volcanoes, less earthquakes, not a big city, all the food I require (I eat beef, chicken and pork and nothing else) US food etc and I can get it all there. TBH I can not find ONE down side to Dumaguete area, ok well maybe bowling. I am currently a USBC board member and love bowling, I bowl 5 times a week and going to several tournaments every year in the US. I hear there are no leagues in Dumaguete so that will be one thing I will work on there so will have to travel to Cebu for leagues to stay current in the USBC so I can return to the US and bowl with friends in the tournaments, etc,
Great video guys I listened to it twice and same as expected what ever work you do the government wants their Pound of Flesh and I think that's where a lot of people sometimes forget until it's time for TAXES make sure that you keep paying them don't let the Government Chasing you cuz they will stop paying your pensions.
Great video and God Bless you all
YOU SHOULD BE CALLING YOURSELF THE CRAZY PEOPLE. AND THE JERK IN THE GREEN SHIRT COULD NOT GET A WOMAN IN THE USA IF HE PAID HER.
YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE SICK PEOPLE TO GO TO A 3RD WORLD COUNTRY AND PREY ON STARVING YOUNG LADIES. GO TO EUROPE OR ITALY AND SEE IF A YOUNG GIRL WOULD EVEN GIVE YOU THE TIME OF DAY. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Loved the chit chat between friends. Great information and difference insights. You always have great content Paul, You'll be hitting 75K any day now, CONGRADULATIONS!!!!
I used to lived in the Silicon Valley due to high rent 1 BR apartment $2,500 a month. Groceries are so expensive, 50 lbs bag of rice 3 years ago $17.99 now $42.99, gas $2.59 now $5.49.
American young people are really really into meth and fentanyl it’s a nightmare
As we just opened the flood gates on May 11 and now we have over 10,000 foreigners with nada flooding Texas California Yuma Arizona it’s Biden and Obama destroying destroying America everyone is leaving. It takes 11 weeks for a passport expedited.
Thailand has great hospitals too
Don’t go anywhere unless you have at least $20,000 in cash or gold
Malaysia has great hospital’s