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Can an introvert live in the Philippines?

SeriousCollar8979Oct 21
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Can an introvert live in the Philippines?

Especially in the provinces (rural areas). Everyone says you should blend in with the locals, but I'm 188cm (6'2") and a white American, so how is that even possible? Is the best approach just to embrace the culture, go with the flow, and stay outgoing and friendly? I'd appreciate any thoughts.

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Easy to live quietlyIt's kind of eye-catching.Country Life Experiences
Easy to live quietly
Big-Platypus-968437

It is not hard to live here without caring what other people think.

It's kind of eye-catching.
Marco440hz14

People will want your money, and women will talk to you.

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Visible_Service41898

I lived there throughout the 80s and had the same personality. Locals all love singing and dancing. I remember the first baptism party I went to in Cebu, there was a karaoke machine and men were fighting over the microphone like it was a crack pipe. If you join in they love it, but if you do not, it is no big deal.

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