As an expat, the only thing I have to complain about is Daniel Lak's cardinal rule of expat behavior: "Do as you would do at home ." (White man's burden, #27) If I were to abide by his cardinal rule, I would kiss my wife in public, wear shorts and tank top (and encourage my wife to do the same), skinny dip in Pokhara, wear my shoes into other people's homes, cuss, and flirt! As an expat who grew up in an expat community I find that integrating with the locals is best achieved by behaving like them, doing as they do, and following their customs. Besides, in Italy we ignore red lights all the time!

Paolo Bonetti
Bishalnagar