Monty Loree
@montyloree
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Canadian
Lives in Regina
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Registration: 01 December 2010
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Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
LiliyaBykova, I wasn't being sarcastic... I was stating fact... Agreed Zollie... this is my last post for this thread Cheers Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
Isn't it nice that we're wealthy enough to have all of these choices of where to live and to be able to critique other countries cultures... That's a pretty nice benefit Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
Well said Zollie... I hope I didn't come across as hostile... I would look at moving to ecuador as an adventure. I come from Saskatchewan... it's frozen 6 months of the year... I'm sure there are many people who could find problems with that ... Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
isn't this whole cultural difference thing part of the fun? i agree... i WOULDN'T move to china or india... I don't think I would enjoy that culture.. I do think I could learn to really enjoy the ecuatorian culture. if it were boring.... who ... Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
well..coming from Canada which is pretty well developed, we've grown to expect a high level / standard of living.. Ex.. in Saskatchewan , currently it's -20c... houses must be made to work in that cold temperature.. When I go to a store, or call ... Read More
Corporation and Work Visa by LeeandRobin
Can anyone share any information about obtaining a Corporation and Work Visa? We understand this is one of the more streamlined ways of obtaining a visa if one is not retired and living on a pension yet. Any suggestions as far as attorneys that ...
agreed... this is a good answer to have... i am an internet market and can transfer my business anywhere in the world... the thing that I would need is a business bank account , which would probably require to register a company of some kind Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
LiliyaBykova Does it mean you guys will be peeing and pooping on a streets? It is however necessary to fit right in the culture.I don't think I would go that far... however I would hope to not be arrogant enough to think that I'm Canadian, and that ... Read More
What items do you miss from the US (Gift giving) by EminTX
I am at a loss at what would be a suitable thank you gift from the US (or gifts, if small). Any suggestions? (I live in coastal Texas and my friends have asked for, of all things, tequila! noooooo.... haha. What do you miss that you can't get ...
I thought coffee was grown in that part of the world (colombia)... it should be readily available... I have no idea though or experience with this.. just speculating Read More
What items do you miss from the US (Gift giving) by EminTX
I am at a loss at what would be a suitable thank you gift from the US (or gifts, if small). Any suggestions? (I live in coastal Texas and my friends have asked for, of all things, tequila! noooooo.... haha. What do you miss that you can't get ...
This brings up a good question... Are there not alot of the name brands that we're used to in Ecuador? I think I would miss my teas... i like earl grey tea, chai tea etc Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
@larry,... good points that's why i intend to spend some time researching the topic.. I'm sure that most of my research will be visiting Ecuador and spending time there... While the grass is perceived as greener on the other side of the fence, most ... Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
All good points JosephK... We as north americans are pretty cocky and arrogant... we think that everyone who steps in our country should become "Canadian" or "American".. I can't imagine that it would be different in another country... I would hate ... Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
lol... i guess I should have said "cheap" not cheep! I guess I'm not surprised that people would want to duplicate their standard of living in ecuador.. One of the questions brought up here is: "what can't you live without?" That brings up some ... Read More
Ecuatorian/American cultural differences by Lehnertm1980
Hi! I am an American and my fiance is Ecuatorian. He and I have had MANY relationship conflicts in our past here in los Estados Unidos, and I am worried that those differences we'll be much more extreme there in Ecuador. Mostly, we just don't ...
Interesting... I can see that being a gringo would attract that unwanted attention: IE.. "he's a gringo.. so he must have money".. Is this security a problem in large cities and small towns? Lehnertm1980, are the places that your fiance want ... Read More
Cultural differences by 3lckr
It is very sad to read that people go back and give up on their initial dreams. Mostly, it is because of wrong expectations, reading wrong material, asking wrong people maybe... Let me break it down for all newcomers. You are going to: 1).LATIN ...
Interesting... I guess that's why it would be good to go and experience the culture for a few months before deciding to make the move... I am interested to know what a culture would be like that isn't full of consumerism and the economy pumped up ... Read More
apartment rental needed for Quito by russelleaton
I'm moving to Quito at the end of January 2011 (in about 8 weeks time!!) and I urgently need to rent an apartment for several months. I've tried to find letting agents for Quito on Internet, but they don't seem to be available. Can anybody ...
I just did a quick search and noticed that the Canadian government advises against Quito?!! http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=78000 Is this just being over protective... or is this a good caution against moving to ... Read More