Category: Practical Survival and Adaptation Skills

How to Handle Power Outages, Water Shortages, and Unreliable Services
How to Order Food, Shop in Markets, and Avoid Getting Overcharged
Why Conflict Resolution Works Differently in the Middle East (And How to Handle It)
How to Recognize When You’re Being Tested as a Foreigner
How to Deal With Corrupt Officials Without Losing Your Mission
How to Handle Cultural Fatigue Without Burning Out
Why You Must Have Local Friends, Not Just an Expat Community
The Unwritten Rules of Taxi Drivers and Transportation in the Middle East
How to Travel Safely and Avoid Common Scams as a Foreigner
Why Bribery and ‘Wasta’ (Connections) Are a Reality and How to Respond
What to Do When Asked for Money, Gifts, or Favors – Culturally appropriate ways to handle generosity without setting bad precedents.
How to Recognize When You’re Being Manipulated as a Foreigner – Tactics locals may use to take advantage of well-meaning Westerners.