Whew....a tad on the warm side...

[cc]

I was thinking that as I wrote

[Anonymous]

It's "whitey IS / Must Be  rich as well as naive of the local ways"  ... an easy and lucrative target in robber's eyes



As our work took us into or through some dangerous-for-whitey areas, we always had a driver / bodyguard to keep us on the best routes ... and it is far less likely to have problems when a local is with you



We knew some stubborn Ex Pats who insisted in driving themselves around who ran into great difficulties ... even being robbed while stuck in traffic right downtown big city.

Most places I've worked are like that.

My husband would concur Herman.

[shin]

Wow, I had no idea!



Aside from knowing that south of the U.S. border the way of life is very different and that tourists are generally looked upon in a negative light... I did assume the cartels are just the tip of the iceberg.

We lived in the Filippines for 4 years and were well instructed by Ex Pats and many locals that we were natural targets for criminals



I don't think it's necessarily " looked upon in a negative light" ... our treatment by honest locals was always excellent.



It's "whitey IS / Must Be  rich as well as naive of the local ways"  ... an easy and lucrative target in robber's eyes



As our work took us into or through some dangerous-for-whitey areas, we always had a driver / bodyguard to keep us on the best routes ... and it is far less likely to have problems when a local is with you



We knew some stubborn Ex Pats who insisted in driving themselves around who ran into great difficulties ... even being robbed while stuck in traffic right downtown big city.

I never considered the animosity that people with fair skin must have when they're in an area where the majority group is different. Deep down I think because of the media I'd like to think everyone likes American movies and that it would have a trickle down effect on how you're ultimately treated.



Sure, they want your money more than anything else but hatred for someone who we don't know seems hollow at best.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I had no idea!



Aside from knowing that south of the U.S. border the way of life is very different and that tourists are generally looked upon in a negative light... I did assume the cartels are just the tip of the iceberg.

We lived in the Filippines for 4 years and were well instructed by Ex Pats and many locals that we were natural targets for criminals



I don't think it's necessarily " looked upon in a negative light" ... our treatment by honest locals was always excellent.



It's "whitey IS / Must Be  rich as well as naive of the local ways"  ... an easy and lucrative target in robber's eyes



As our work took us into or through some dangerous-for-whitey areas, we always had a driver / bodyguard to keep us on the best routes ... and it is far less likely to have problems when a local is with you



We knew some stubborn Ex Pats who insisted in driving themselves around who ran into great difficulties ... even being robbed while stuck in traffic right downtown big city.

I never considered the animosity that people with fair skin must have when they're in an area where the majority group is different. Deep down I think because of the media I'd like to think everyone likes American movies and that it would have a trickle down effect on how you're ultimately treated.



Sure, they want your money more than anything else but hatred for someone who we don't know seems hollow at best.

I don't know  how you arrived at that conclusion from cc's post shin.

 ac_wot

[Anonymous]

Wow, I had no idea!



Aside from knowing that south of the U.S. border the way of life is very different and that tourists are generally looked upon in a negative light... I did assume the cartels are just the tip of the iceberg.

We lived in the Filippines for 4 years and were well instructed by Ex Pats and many locals that we were natural targets for criminals



I don't think it's necessarily " looked upon in a negative light" ... our treatment by honest locals was always excellent.



It's "whitey IS / Must Be  rich as well as naive of the local ways"  ... an easy and lucrative target in robber's eyes



As our work took us into or through some dangerous-for-whitey areas, we always had a driver / bodyguard to keep us on the best routes ... and it is far less likely to have problems when a local is with you



We knew some stubborn Ex Pats who insisted in driving themselves around who ran into great difficulties ... even being robbed while stuck in traffic right downtown big city.

I never considered the animosity that people with fair skin must have when they're in an area where the majority group is different. Deep down I think because of the media I'd like to think everyone likes American movies and that it would have a trickle down effect on how you're ultimately treated.



Sure, they want your money more than anything else but hatred for someone who we don't know seems hollow at best.

Animosity? We're talking about being the targets of robbers when travelling in dangerous areas.

[shin]

Wow, I had no idea!



Aside from knowing that south of the U.S. border the way of life is very different and that tourists are generally looked upon in a negative light... I did assume the cartels are just the tip of the iceberg.

We lived in the Filippines for 4 years and were well instructed by Ex Pats and many locals that we were natural targets for criminals



I don't think it's necessarily " looked upon in a negative light" ... our treatment by honest locals was always excellent.



It's "whitey IS / Must Be  rich as well as naive of the local ways"  ... an easy and lucrative target in robber's eyes



As our work took us into or through some dangerous-for-whitey areas, we always had a driver / bodyguard to keep us on the best routes ... and it is far less likely to have problems when a local is with you



We knew some stubborn Ex Pats who insisted in driving themselves around who ran into great difficulties ... even being robbed while stuck in traffic right downtown big city.

I never considered the animosity that people with fair skin must have when they're in an area where the majority group is different. Deep down I think because of the media I'd like to think everyone likes American movies and that it would have a trickle down effect on how you're ultimately treated.



Sure, they want your money more than anything else but hatred for someone who we don't know seems hollow at best.

I don't know  how you arrived at that conclusion from cc's post shin.

 ac_wot

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

[shin]

Wow, I had no idea!



Aside from knowing that south of the U.S. border the way of life is very different and that tourists are generally looked upon in a negative light... I did assume the cartels are just the tip of the iceberg.

We lived in the Filippines for 4 years and were well instructed by Ex Pats and many locals that we were natural targets for criminals



I don't think it's necessarily " looked upon in a negative light" ... our treatment by honest locals was always excellent.



It's "whitey IS / Must Be  rich as well as naive of the local ways"  ... an easy and lucrative target in robber's eyes



As our work took us into or through some dangerous-for-whitey areas, we always had a driver / bodyguard to keep us on the best routes ... and it is far less likely to have problems when a local is with you



We knew some stubborn Ex Pats who insisted in driving themselves around who ran into great difficulties ... even being robbed while stuck in traffic right downtown big city.

I never considered the animosity that people with fair skin must have when they're in an area where the majority group is different. Deep down I think because of the media I'd like to think everyone likes American movies and that it would have a trickle down effect on how you're ultimately treated.



Sure, they want your money more than anything else but hatred for someone who we don't know seems hollow at best.

Animosity? We're talking about being the targets of robbers when travelling in dangerous areas.

I was using animosity to mean strong feelings of negativity. It might not have been the best word I could have chosen in retrospect.



i get scatterbrained when I drink too much coffee. Sorry about that.

[Anonymous]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

[shin]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

Put into that perspective... Chicago doesn't seem so bad after all.

[Frood]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

I've some number of years abroad in areas which didn't have the reputation one prefers. I found getting to know the locals first, spreading the rumour that you're working poor, and walking in plain daylight or moonlight worked the best. Not behaving like the locals do is a sure way to get done. It's also very important to recognize where a local isn't behaving properly towards you and to call them out on the spot as locals do because the rest see it, empathize, and quietly build you stronger.



Getting driven around is nice. Getting to know your neighbours is much better.

[Anonymous]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

Put into that perspective... Chicago doesn't seem so bad after all.

Chicago is a walk in child friendly park compared to some of the places my husband has worked..



Get Herman talking about this and he'll probably share some stories from the countries he's worked in.

[shin]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

Put into that perspective... Chicago doesn't seem so bad after all.

Chicago is a walk in child friendly park compared to some of the places my husband has worked..



Get Herman talking about this and he'll probably share some stories from the countries he's worked in.

I think Chicago doesn't compare to most of the eastern world.



Sure, we have lots of murders and robberies, but we also have a deeper sense of security, protection through fear of prosecution, stone walls and steel doors, and many resources most of us take for granted.



I complain a lot, but I do realize it could be ten times worse.

[Anonymous]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

Put into that perspective... Chicago doesn't seem so bad after all.

Chicago is a walk in child friendly park compared to some of the places my husband has worked..



Get Herman talking about this and he'll probably share some stories from the countries he's worked in.

I think Chicago doesn't compare to most of the eastern world.



Sure, we have lots of murders and robberies, but we also have a deeper sense of security, protection through fear of prosecution, stone walls and steel doors, and many resources most of us take for granted.



I complain a lot, but I do realize it could be ten times worse.

I like Chi town. I have spent some time there on flights from O'Hare to Incheon airport.

[shin]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

Put into that perspective... Chicago doesn't seem so bad after all.

Chicago is a walk in child friendly park compared to some of the places my husband has worked..



Get Herman talking about this and he'll probably share some stories from the countries he's worked in.

I think Chicago doesn't compare to most of the eastern world.



Sure, we have lots of murders and robberies, but we also have a deeper sense of security, protection through fear of prosecution, stone walls and steel doors, and many resources most of us take for granted.



I complain a lot, but I do realize it could be ten times worse.

I like Chi town. I have spent some time there on flights from O'Hare to Incheon airport.

It can be nice at times. I haven't lived anywhere else, so I couldn't compare it to another large city.



There's certainly a lot to do here, and there's wall to wall shopping.

[Frood]

I might have read through it too quickly, but I was making a generalization based on more than just cc's post.

My husband who is fair skinned has been all over the world for work..



Most of the areas he has been to were not affluent and many presented dangers to non locals who were alone..



That's the common theme, so exercise common sense.

Put into that perspective... Chicago doesn't seem so bad after all.

Chicago is a walk in child friendly park compared to some of the places my husband has worked..



Get Herman talking about this and he'll probably share some stories from the countries he's worked in.

I think Chicago doesn't compare to most of the eastern world.



Sure, we have lots of murders and robberies, but we also have a deeper sense of security, protection through fear of prosecution, stone walls and steel doors, and many resources most of us take for granted.



I complain a lot, but I do realize it could be ten times worse.

I like Chi town. I have spent some time there on flights from O'Hare to Incheon airport.

It can be nice at times. I haven't lived anywhere else, so I couldn't compare it to another large city.



There's certainly a lot to do here, and there's wall to wall shopping.

I've heard that those with cash in Chicago have cabins or retreats in Wisconsin or Michigan to go to in the summer months and the rest just try to get by day to day.