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Originally Posted by GraySpirit ItDontMeanAThing, And finally, if you do end up in Asia, most Asian cultures are non-confrontational. It would be wise not to be a loud mouthed American mouthing off at every little annoyance. In my life and profession stateside, that's how I am anyway, I've learned to deal with conflict without confrontation and manage situations that could escalate into problems with many different ethnic groups. It's not a bad way to live really, makes life a lot less stressful.

I'm sure he is thrilled to get your advice. But in case not, I hope he keeps posting, as people who are willing to subject themselves to this kind of thing aren't common. Negative (or realistic) opinions on retirement destinations are very useful; mainly because it takes nerve to walk into a windmill.

However, there are plenty people who are motivated to describe how wonderful this or that third world "paradise" is. Some because they have something to sell. Others to help deal with the cognitive dissonance produced when they come to fear that they can't afford life in a 1st world country. Or perhaps just because it takes more folding stuff to score a very young woman in the ol' USA.

So in the interest of a fair and balanced picture, maybe we could allow all views to stand unmolested?

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