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Become an Ugly Expat in 12 easy steps

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

You’re probably familiar with the expression “Ugly American,” a pejorative and stereotypical term for US expatriates who alienate the locals with their loud and disrespectful behaviour. It comes from the 1958 book The Ugly American, a cautionary tale that tells … Continue reading →

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