I tell people very proudly that I am married to the most beautiful, loving, tactile woman in the world.
I tell them that I have travelled a lot and, in my opinion, there is no place in the world that can better the Philippines for the beautiful nature of the people.
They seem to glaze over and wish they were there
I don't really get any bad comments, especially when they say they haven't been there.....
So, how would they know?
Englishman, you say you are not bothered.....but you are.
Use your intellect to educate them, without them realising you are doing it!