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Forbes: UAE Least Friendliest ? |
"Canada is the most welcoming; almost 95% of respondents to HSBC Bank Supranational's Expat Exploreer Survey, released today, said they have made friends with locals. In Germany, 92% were so auspicious and in Australia 91% befriended those living there. The United Arab Emirates was found to be the most perplexing for expats; only 54% of those surveyed said they'd made friends with locals."
http://www.forbes.com/2008/12/09/relocat e-faction-countries-employment08-forbeslif
| Answer: In truth I don't think it has much to do with whether they invite foreigners to their homes or whatever. I believe the number is due to the low % of nationals in the native land's population. Naturally, it is difficult to find that much locals because of the high number of expats everywhere even in the workforce or breathing-space time. However, in my case, I know so many foreigners. On the other hand, I have friends from around the world! |
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