
Originally Posted by
Ako Si Jamie
I think a lot of it boils down to respect. For instance if a foreigner comes to the Phils thinking he's the lord and sees the locals as peasants he's going to make enemies because he doesn't show them any. The same could be said about those who open a business without a thought for similar businesses in the area. Muscling in on someone else's turf will cause friction, not just in the Phils, but anywhere.