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Everybody I know in Mexico either has a personal story about kidnapping or knows someone who has been kidnapped. Second to corruption (which breeds kidnapping), I think kidnapping is one of the biggest problems in Mexico City. Javier Medina, Mexico City, Mexico
I hate hub-to-hub travel and think we should be able to fly to the destination city direct. Steve Coffman, Santa Fe, New Mexico
I found it amusing that you only focused on the executive level and embassy personal in the program. You should broaden your horizons -- you do not get a true picture from the diplomatic core. As they have sheltered lives and are never exposed to the true environment outside of their compounds. They can obtain anything they require through the diplomatic bag or through their own duty free shops on site. They have no struggles at all. If only they opened their minds then they would really experience the true beauty of the places they are in. Bruce Woolner, Mumbai, India
Living in another country and coming back does have an effect on your life and your involvement with people. Living in the UK has made me unable to interact with English women a problem I never had in Nigeria. A good advantage is that you can understand people's problems from other parts of the world and help them if possible because you have seen things or been in that position before. Andrew Okpako, London, England
In this day and age we don't have the time to waste flying in the opposite direction from our destination. When I make my flights I go for non-hub flights. Chuck Wood, Everett, Washington
I work for a telecom software company based in New Hampshire in the U.S. and I have just been transferred to our London office for one year. Learning to drive in the UK has been an adventure! I hate roundabouts! Which side of the road do I drive on again? Driving is now becoming easier and I am now allowing myself to listen to the radio whilst sitting behind the wheel. Kevin Wilamowski, Surrey, England
Congratulations on having achieved a remarkable standard of journalistic reporting that I am sure many others beside myself find invariably scintillating. Michael Rebaczonok, Singapore
When traveling to India One needs to be careful and alert and not careless at a place at odd hours or deserted places. Tips -- rent a mobile phone, hire a pre-paid cab. Keep your hotel staff or friends aware about your travel plans. Like cultural diversity, economic diversity is stark. Poverty is visible if this is what your eyes look for. Sanjay Sharma, Baltimore, Maryland
Expatriate life is not always as glamorous as shown on television! Firstly a long term partner, boyfriend or fiancé can be excluded from the expatriate package. This is the one key element to consider when taking an offer. I know of several people that marry purely to secure their work permits and not jeopardize their relationship. My boyfriend and I decided that a forced marriage only to fit in with the expatriate offer was not what we wanted. Some companies are more flexible than others and often employ husband and wife teams within the work environment. Susan Rollason Bangkok, Thailand
Living abroad has been the best time of my life so far. I will treasure this experience for the rest of my life. The possibility to live abroad as an expatriate is a good one for personal and professional matters. I also understand that this experience is completely different from the previous one. Fabiano L. de Menezes, Brazil
The real challenge of being an expatriate is helping people to understand business challenges from a broader perspective. Often expatriates will tell it like it is, even
though their manager does not want to hear or accept this information. To be successful, you must understand the local culture -- not just your profession -- to leverage your expertise. Additionally, you must overcome the resentment of your office colleagues. Often you will make several mistakes -- this often creates friction for many expatriate professionals. Dave Moen, the Philippines
