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Justin Trullinger



Joined: 28 Jan 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've always told new teachers that there are three factors that I see as pivotal in determining how well they adjust to Ecuador.

1) Having hobbies unrelated to drinking.

2) Knowing or working hard to learn the local language.

3) Doing volunteer work, or something else that involves them in the community.

I'm not anti-drinking by any means- Especially if there's good wine or good scotch going- but if you spend most of your social time alcohol impaired, it REALLY interferes with integration.

But, Merlin:
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I'm sure I could drink you and yuor father under the table



I suspect not. Very Happy BUt it would be fun to try! If you're ever in Ecuador, the first round's on me!

Best,

Justin
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Chancellor



Joined: 31 Oct 2005
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Location: Ji'an, China - if you're willing to send me cigars, I accept donations :)
PostPosted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Smoke-free TEFL Reply with quote
asromacalcio wrote:
I won't bore you with the details but I have a chronic allergy to cigarette smoke, so I can't go to bars where I am at the moment.

It would be simple for me to go back to Italy where it is illegal to smoke in bars, but I'd like to travel a bit more first.

But if I have to stay home every night it's hardly worth it.

So, where on this planet either is it illegal to smoke in public bars etc, or, where are there a handful of decent places where you can't smoke?

I'd favour a Russian speaking country right now as that's what I'm learning.

PS Non-smoking sections are a waste of space, smoke can't read the no smoking signs.

Thanks
In New York State it is illegal to smoke in public places, including bars (though we have one bar in Buffalo that has a special permit to function as a cigar bar).
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sallycat



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Location: behind you. BOO!
PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
new zealand also, but i don't believe that's the kind of place the o.p. had in mind.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
sallycat wrote:
new zealand also, but i don't believe that's the kind of place the o.p. had in mind.
I agree that he was probably thinking of some non-anglophone country.
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SueH



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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Location: Northern Italy
PostPosted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jetgirly wrote:
When I was in Italy I found that few people (especially English teachers) were interested in doing things that didn't involve drinking UNLESS it involved an overnight stay outside of town.


Just back from the enoteca [wine bar], so perhaps I shouldn't say too much, but I did go skiing today, and I train with the local women's football side (alas not good enough to play). I'm trying to learn the local traditional tunes on my flute and whistle and I already know quite a few of the songs. I'm doing the local historical sights slowly (this is Italy after all!). As somebody who occasionally drinks too much I see no imposed dichotomy between the two behaviours.Smile

And to reiterate other posters' comments, it's bliss going to bars here and not having to shower when you get home....
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Jizzo T. Clown



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah, come to the US, where smokers are ostracized, exiled, and ridiculed at every turn! Cool
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