Frankly, any of those would be an interesting and rewarding experience.
People on this site will probably vote Japan, since there are a lot of animé dorks here.
But each country on your list has a distinct culture, language and history.
One factor you may wish to consider is the ease of learning the native language of that country. Certain languages are easier for an English speaker to pick up.
Also consider what percentage of that country's population speak some English already, since it might help you initially to socialise and get along with colleagues; for example, many people in UAE speak fluent English, whereas the number of English speakers in Japan is low.
And of course consider the politics and culture of the country. You'll get along better in a place where your behaviour and values are accepted:
- Would you be bothered by the strict religious conservatism of somewhere like Saudi Arabia?
- Would you be bothered by the introversion and complex conservative etiquette of Japan?
Ask yourself these questions. Don't bother going by the results of this poll.
Secondly, clubs, hotels and lounge cafes have been serving alcohol for over a decade, what are you even talking about? Ah, I see it says so on wikipedia. I understand now why my professors cried so much over wiki being an unreliable source of information.
Alcohol isn't sold in supermarkets or hypermarkets. Liquor stores exist but are very few. Drinking in public isn't legal, and any level of intoxication while driving is a jailable offense.
Good point! I can tell you right now Saudi Arabia and the UAE are out. I won't go anywhere in the Middle East. I'm not so sure I even want to go to Turkey and be next door to Syria and Iraq with ISIS on the loose. I don't trust China, either. It's one of the most polluted countries in the world. Those four are out, but the rest might be doable.
In which of these countries would you rather teach English?
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Frankly, any of those would be an interesting and rewarding experience.
People on this site will probably vote Japan, since there are a lot of animé dorks here.
But each country on your list has a distinct culture, language and history.
One factor you may wish to consider is the ease of learning the native language of that country. Certain languages are easier for an English speaker to pick up.
Also consider what percentage of that country's population speak some English already, since it might help you initially to socialise and get along with colleagues; for example, many people in UAE speak fluent English, whereas the number of English speakers in Japan is low.
And of course consider the politics and culture of the country. You'll get along better in a place where your behaviour and values are accepted:
- Would you be bothered by the strict religious conservatism of somewhere like Saudi Arabia?
- Would you be bothered by the introversion and complex conservative etiquette of Japan?
Ask yourself these questions. Don't bother going by the results of this poll.
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Also, in UAE you can't drink. Maybe Saudi Arabia too? Idk that's another cultural factor to consider.
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Firstly, it's 'the' UAE. Just like the US.
Secondly, clubs, hotels and lounge cafes have been serving alcohol for over a decade, what are you even talking about? Ah, I see it says so on wikipedia. I understand now why my professors cried so much over wiki being an unreliable source of information.
Alcohol isn't sold in supermarkets or hypermarkets. Liquor stores exist but are very few. Drinking in public isn't legal, and any level of intoxication while driving is a jailable offense.
Source: Years lived in the country.
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Firstly, it's The USA. Not the US.
Secondly, yes I am going by what I've been told but not from Wikipedia.
Fine allow me to adjust my statement...
THE UAE has very strict laws about by New Orleans
standards.
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*grins*
Just felt like messing with ya brosieur
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Always happy to learn something new.
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i just leant that new orleans has kinda strict laws by st bernard parish standards
ask my new wife the alcoholic gator
Good point! I can tell you right now Saudi Arabia and the UAE are out. I won't go anywhere in the Middle East. I'm not so sure I even want to go to Turkey and be next door to Syria and Iraq with ISIS on the loose. I don't trust China, either. It's one of the most polluted countries in the world. Those four are out, but the rest might be doable.