Learning

There is much to be learnt as an expat, from the first realisation that if you keep underwear in the fridge it is a wonderfully cooling experience when you change after a day in the desert. (Information for Cooper) But there is so much more to learn, starting with coolness under pressure, especially when you are not quite sure if it is rebellious or governmental troops with whom you are having a quiet chat.
How to make quick decisions is also quickly learnt, as you come over a ridge to see a small snake. I was never very fond of these but one becomes used to them after a time.
One also learns that often modern things, like the jacuzzi, are not easily found, but thankfully staff are very cheap to hire so there is a fall back position. Having said that I find the modern version has greater staying power and the bubbles last quite some time longer.
While vaguely connected with thoughts of the female sex one thing all expats learn, usually even before their first Bangkok trip, is that one is appreciated less for one's style, brains or kindness as for the ability to pay. But then this is hardly really likely to amaze one, surely.
And so we end with the small indicator that shows how the sexes around the world seek out one another; just to simplify the search.