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Which goofy categories of expat do you fit into, if any?


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From an expat in Singapore via Ecuador.

 

Do his categories make sense to you?

 

Perhaps as he's in Singapore the author can join in in this discussion. 

 

What type of expat are you? A ‘clusterer,’ a ‘love-seeker, ‘an ‘adventurer,’ or the dreaded ‘expat expert’ | CuencaHighLife

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Jerry Gilliam has lived in seven countries for 27 years and calls himself a “student of innocence abroad and the lack thereof.”

Gilliam, who currently lives and blogs in Singapore, is working on a book about his experiences living overseas that will include a chapter about what he calls the “types of expats.”

 

 

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6 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

To be fair, the photographer didn't capture my best side. Darn it - wish I'd worn my best Chang wife-beater that night.

I find a vintage tank top gives the arms freedom of movement as the T-shirt binds across the chest for a real forehand shot.

Chang_Dist_Oval_Logo_Blue_Tank_Top_LG.jpg

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35 minutes ago, DrPhibes said:

I find a vintage tank top gives the arms freedom of movement as the T-shirt binds across the chest for a real forehand shot.

Chang_Dist_Oval_Logo_Blue_Tank_Top_LG.jpg

A Tank Top is a wife-beater by any other name.  At least to a Yank, anyway.

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Westerners are often too varied, deep & complex to easily categorize.

Goofy Categories meaning Eccentric ?

Dont know any.

except Mr Crazy QAnon Anti Vaxxer Sidecar Driver Alky busily Smoking Himself to Death Refusing Basic Blood Test with Rotten Teeth Who Wont Change. Category of one there….

 

Conventional ?

could try by Location : Coastie, Country, Townie

or Occupation : Bar Owner, Diver, Chef, Accom. Owner, Digital, Corporate, Gambler,Con Artist….

or Lifestyle : Dosser, Drunk, Addict, Professional, SUVer, Biker, Yachty, Surfer, BarStooler, PussyHound.

or Home: Owner, Renter, Shack, Room, Villa, Bungalow, Farmhouse, Condo

 

Just too much crossover of types & characteristics……..

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16 minutes ago, JetsetBkk said:

Yep, that's me - just want some damn peace and quiet.

..... in Thailand peace and quiet means only 10 banks of speakers, less than two sub-woofers, no more than three Nok Gow-wow or Cockerells, whichever is the louder.

 

Anything more than this is 'poccadee'.  Total silence means you have gone deaf.

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