What to do about expats behaving badly?

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972) let an Aussie loose in London. (Credit: aso.gov.au)

Have you heard the one about the Ugly Australian abroad? I was reminded of this when a friend told me that he could never live in Thailand because of the way the expatriate community behaves.

Having spent a lot of time in Thailand — and in other places where expats dwell — I have to say that I understand what he means. And it’s not just Aussies who are behaving badly.

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Mind your behaviour

The simplest advice for people who are travelling or living in a foreign country is: be on your best behaviour. if not, you may face the full force of the law — or, in Vietnam, a public shaming.

Hanoi (vietnamtourism.com)

Residents, foreign students, expats and tourists in Hanoi will be “named and shamed” in the media is they dress or behave inappropriately.

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